Carousel Square

Carousel Square is located between the two large side wings of the Louvre. In the XVII century, an arena was built here (in French "Carousel"), from where the name of the square comes.

In 1806-1808, in honor of Napoleon’s victories in Italy, a triumphal arch was erected here. The project was designed by court architects Percier and Fontaine. According to their plan, the arch was to serve as a solemn entrance to the residence of the emperor - the Tuileries Palace. On four sides, the arch is richly decorated with bas-reliefs depicting the Battle of Austerlitz, the surrender of Ulm, the capture of Vienna and other famous episodes of the Napoleonic Wars.

There are sculptures on the square, both old and modern.