Colonne Vendome

• The Colonne Vendome is located in Place Vendome in Paris and was completed in 1810 by Napoleon I to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805.
• It was modelled on Trajan's Column in Rome.

Description

• The Column is surrounded by a frieze depicting scenes from the battle.
• 180 captured canons were melted down to make the plates.
• The statue currently on top of the Column is the third statue of Napoleon I, the two previous statues having been destroyed. He is depicted wearing Roman clothing.

Photo and map: Colonne Vendome