The Pont Neuf Bridge, the New Bridge, with its sparkling-white stone, is actually Paris oldest standing bridge built in 1578 to connect the right bank with the left from the 1st to 6th arrondissements. The stone structure was considered radical from an architectural point of view when it was built. As it happens, Pont Neuf Bridge is also featuring one of Europe's earliest pedestrian sidewalks. It is a popular road for strolls even today when no tourist should be allowed to miss the view of Notre-Dame de Paris or the Eiffel Tower while standing in the middle of the bridge. The tip edge of the island is Square du Vert-Galant, named after Henry the forth (was called the green gallant). The seven arches on which the Pont Neuf Bridge is built are decorated with figures. The bridge is actually composed of two separate parts - one of five arches connects the left bank to the Île de la Cité while the other seven arches connects the island to the right bank.