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La Pont Neuf. By: Aslan Shetov Period 6. Where is it located?. It is located at rive a gauche The Arrondissement is number 7. How long has it been built…etc. It was built in the year of 1577 Finished at the year of 1607 Idea by King Henry the II King Henry III laid first stone
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La Pont Neuf By: Aslan Shetov Period 6
Where is it located? • It is located at rive a gauche • The Arrondissement is number 7
How long has it been built…etc. • It was built in the year of 1577 • Finished at the year of 1607 • Idea by King Henry the II • King Henry III laid first stone • Finished by King Henry IV • Made to have houses • It has been around for 436 years!!
What is the purpose/Point…ETC. • Other bridges were crowded • Needed space for pedestrians • Was used for horses to cross • Meant for carriages to cross • Three Kings made the bridge • Right by the heart of Medieval Paris
Interesting Facts • Oldest bridge • No houses for the first time • La Pont Neuf= “New Bridge” • Was the widest bridge • Has sept arches • Oldest bridge remaining today
Would I go to this place? • Oui, I would because it is very historical since 1607. • Made right by Medieval Paris • Very beautiful place • Huge tourist attraction • Made for pedestrians