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Patuxai. Vientiane.

This Arch of Triumph was built in the sixties on the model of the monument that can be seen in Paris. But unlike its Parisian counterpart, its bas-reliefs have no military but religious scenes. It was built using American cement which was previously delivered for the construction of an airport.

Cet Arc de Triomphe fut construit dans les années soixante sur le modèle du monument que l’on peut voir à Paris. Mais contrairement à son homologue parisien, ses bas reliefs ne présentent pas des scènes militaires mais religieuses. Il fut érigé à l’aide de ciment américain qui devait initialement servir à la construction d’un aéroport.


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Yohanan David23-Dec-2023 11:57
Amazing structure in a beautiful park! V
Ed Hannon05-Jul-2014 14:13
I have a scan from a slide that shows what it looked like in the fall of 1966 athttp://www.pbase.com/edhannon/image/156432038
http://www.pbase.com/edhannon/laos_1966)
We called it "Three Runways" since that is what the concrete was supposed to be for ;-)
Zoltán Balogh03-Jun-2014 11:43
How marvellous! V
Marco Valk28-May-2014 18:53
Beautiful!
Patrick Goossens25-May-2014 09:16
Very rich and vivid colors.
John Hamers24-May-2014 17:38
Excellent, well composed image with beautiful colors and great clarity !!V
Sam Rua23-May-2014 16:31
Nice comp and a beautiful capture. v
XiaoBernard9923-May-2014 15:34
Excellent.Image très riche en nuances.Parfaitement traitée
Colin Storey23-May-2014 10:16
Fantastic image of this impressive place. v
Tom LeRoy23-May-2014 07:19
A beautiful monument and excellent shot! V
Blandine Mangin23-May-2014 07:08
une belle réalisation ! v
borisalex23-May-2014 06:43
A triumph shot too, very beautiful colors and place! V,
shatterbug23-May-2014 05:34
Stunning view...great capture!
woody3423-May-2014 04:15
Interesting info.Great capture of an impressive structure and surrounding scenery.V
Raymond Ma23-May-2014 03:00
Such an interesting design, it certainly does have an East meets West feel to it. V
godro22-May-2014 22:26
Nice work!
Don Mottershead22-May-2014 22:26
Beautiful presentation. ~V~
Kuriacose Joseph22-May-2014 22:25
Beautiful place.
Walter Otto Koenig22-May-2014 22:08
Superb photo with this clarity and detail. Very nice colorful work. "V"
Guest 22-May-2014 21:20
Gorgeous setting for this commemorative structure with its striking facade. Ornate and detailed image. V
Jean Chiasson22-May-2014 21:06
De toute beauté big vote
Patricia Kay22-May-2014 20:59
A superb image with beautiful colors and great details...BV
Zeeby22-May-2014 20:58
Gorgeous! V
Chris Morton22-May-2014 20:00
splendid
Char22-May-2014 19:36
This is an outstanding shot, Danad! \/
Martin Lamoon22-May-2014 19:25
Stunning shot of this wonderful place.
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joseantonio22-May-2014 19:20
An amazing composition with those lovely reflections as a plus.V.
Gerard Koehl22-May-2014 19:13
Spectaculaire... V
Anitta22-May-2014 18:58
Glorious image with splendid colors and perfect composition. A feast for the eyes! V
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