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Place de la Bastille - Wikipedia The Place de la Bastille (French pronunciation: [plas də la bastij]) is a square in Paris where the Bastille prison once stood, until the storming of the Bastille and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution No vestige of the prison remains
Place de La Bastille: History and Facts - My Paris Itinerary Place de la Bastille holds a pivotal place in history as the site of the Storming of the Bastille, a key event in the French Revolution that symbolized the fall of the monarchy Today, it’s a hub of cultural and urban activity, intertwined with Paris’s transformation over the centuries
Place de la Bastille, Paris - French Moments At the top of the column stands a gilded angel by Auguste Dumont called ‘le Génie de la Liberté’ (Spirit of Freedom) The statue holds the torch of civilisation and the remains of his broken chains
The iconic Place de la Bastille and the famous July Column At the centre of the Place de la Bastille stands the July Column, topped by the famous Génie de la Liberté, commemorating the revolution of 1830 But it is for another revolution that the square is well known: that of 1789
Bastille Square in Paris (Place de la Bastille) - Paris France Bastille Square (Place de la Bastille) is the historic location of a prison that was stormed by French citizens on July 14, 1789 That historic date is now called Bastille Day At the centre of the square is a 51 meter high column called the Colonne de Juillet The statue at the top of the column is called the "Genius of Liberty"
Place de la Bastille’s History - Travel France Online Two-hundred-and-thirty-eight steps take you up to the top platform and the gilded bronze statue of the Génie de la Bastille This allegorical figure, representing Liberty that flies away by breaking its chains and spreading light
Exploring Place de la Bastille: Paris’ Historic Square From attending shows at the Opéra Bastille to exploring the Latin Quarter and Le Marais, there’s no better way than visiting Place de la Bastille to experience the culture and history of Paris! Its numerous attractions and lively nightlife scene make it an exciting area that should not be missed!