Beaux-Arts Pont

Just a couple of photos today 

of the Pont Alexandre III

which spans the Seine.

Built in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition

along with the Grand Palais and  Petit Palais. 

Adorned with art nouveau lamps,

gilt bronze statues, nymphs, horses and cherubs,

it is named after Tsar Alexander III of the Franco-Russian Alliance. 

Interestingly, the first stone of the foundation was laid by 

Alexander III's son,

Nicholas II in 1896

and the Trinity Bridge in St. Petersburg

was created as a memorial to the Franco Russian-Alliance,

designed by Gustave Eiffel

and the first stone laid by French President Felix Faure in 1897. 

Wish we made more bridges like this one! 

(Photos copyright: Kirsten Steen

Info by Wikipedia)