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Place de la Concorde

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Location: Ile-de-France, France

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2. Champs-Élysées Avenue – Luxor Obelisk loop from Tuileries

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

November 21, 2021

The Place de la Concorde is located at the foot of the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. It is distinguished today by the obelisk of Louxor (dating back to 3300 years before Christ and erected in October 1836), by the prestigious hotels that line it and by the two monumental fountains ((Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves). Created In 1772, the Place de la Concorde was first known to have been the place of execution during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette (among others) were guillotined there. It is between 1836 and 1846 that the architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf has designed the plaza to make it the one we know today.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 1, 2023

The Place de la Concorde is located at the foot of the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. It is distinguished today by the Louxor obelisk (dating back to 3300 years BC and erected in October 1836), by the prestigious hotels that border it and by the two monumental fountains ((Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves). Created In 1772, the Place de la Concorde was first known to have been the place of execution during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette (among others) were guillotined there. It is between 1836 and 1846 that the architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf has designed the square to turn it into the one we know today.

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Caro "Bandit"

July 7, 2020

The maritime fountain has six colossal figures representing the Ocean, the Mediterranean, fish fishing, coral fishing and pearls and shells. Swans mingle with three geniuses symbolizing Maritime Navigation, Commerce and Astronomy. The fountain was added to the Place de la Concorde between 1836 and 1840.

weisweber

August 30, 2017

The Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. It is located north of the Seine (Rive droite) in the 8th arrondissement between Jardin des Tuileries and Avenue des Champs-Élysées. In the middle stands the Obelisk of Luxor. Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_de_la_Concorde

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Doradel🌅🚲🚲🚲🎶

April 15, 2019

Here one arrives well with the metro (own stop). The square offers views of Eiffel Tower, Triumph Arch and Tuileries. Also, here is the obelisk.

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Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

September 9, 2019

The oldest monument in Paris was built less than 200 years ago: the Obelisk, landmark of the capital such as the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, has graced the Place de la Concorde since 1836 - but dates back to the 13th century BC. This means that when the monolith was struck in the quarries of Aswan at the time of Ramses II, at most there was a Neolithic settlement on the site of today's metropolis.

The exotic monument in the heart of Paris can be explained by the fascination the West felt for the strange, legendary Egypt since the end of the 18th century. Obelisks were also made to Rome, London, New York or Istanbul - regardless of the cost. The adventurous, six-year journey of the Parisian granite colossus - from the upper reaches of the Nile to the banks of the Seine - now illuminates an exhibition at the Musée Nationale de la Marine for the first time.

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Sachsen Onkel

January 23, 2017

The square was built around 1755-1776 as Place Royale. During the Revolution in 1792 renamed Place de la Revolution, on it were executed during the revolution 1119 people by means of guillotine. Since 1795 he was called Place de la Concorde. The name changed after different power relations a few times, until he got 18.30 after the Julirevolution the old name again.

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Julia

February 15, 2018

The widely visible obelisk of Luxor is a 23.50 meter high and about 230 ton heavy granite monolith (from syenite) from the temple of Luxor from the 13th century BC, erected on October 25, 1836 on a by Jakob Ignaz Hittorff built a 5 meter high pedestal. It is a gift from Muhammad Ali Pasha for King Louis Philippe in recognition of the achievements of Jean-François Champollion, who arrived in Paris after a dreadful voyage only in August 1834. The approximately 1600 hieroglyphs proclaim the glorious deed of Ramses II. The 14th of May 1998, the oldest monument in Paris received a 3.60 meter high pyramidion of gilded bronze. The obelisk is to symbolize the difficult way to reach harmony (French concorde) in a people. Every year, on the square, the celebrations of the French national holiday on July 14th culminate.

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🇩🇪Thomas29🇩🇪

November 19, 2019

In this place, among other things, Queen Marie Antoinette was beheaded by the "Razor of the Republic".

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Stefan 🔛

April 5, 2020

With a length of 359 meters and a width of 212 meters and an area of 68,470 m², the Place de la Concorde is the second largest square in France after the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux and is one of the Place des Vosges, Place Dauphine, Place Vendôme and Place des Victoires five royal squares of the city (French place royale).

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Dirk

May 28, 2020

Still a "must see" of Paris even if the place is unfortunately not made for pedestrians.

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wolfsmensch uffn velo

July 10, 2020

In all it can be seen that at that time it was the world power par excellence.

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Sachsen Onkel

January 23, 2017

It was erected on 25.10.1835, is 22 m high and was a gift of the Egyptian viceroy.

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Sachsen Onkel

January 23, 2017

The Fountain of the Rivers to the north, closer to the Madeleine Church, has large figures supporting Vasque, representing the Rhône and the Rhine. The other main characters represent the most important harvests of France; Wheat and grapes, flowers and fruits.
The figures above the Vasque, which support the cap, represent the spirits of river navigation, agriculture and industry.
Inaugurated on 01.05.1840. (Source Wikipedia)

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Bettina

May 23, 2020

One of the highlights in Paris. The roundabout around is amazing.

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JR56

January 14, 2023

The Place de la Concorde is located between the Jardin des Tuileries, the gardens of the Louvre, and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the famous shopping and boulevard. With an area of 68,470 m², it is the largest square in Paris and the second largest in France.

The Place de la Concorde was built between 1755 and 1776 on behalf of King Louis XV. Its original name was Place Louis XV and at the center of the square at the time was an equestrian statue of the king. During the unrest of the French Revolution, the statue was replaced by a Statue of Liberty and the square was renamed Place de la Révolution. In 1793, the famous guillotine was erected here, where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, as well as another 1,117 people, were publicly executed. With the end of the revolutionary period, the square got its current name, Place de la Concorde.

parismalanders.com/gehenswuerdigkeiten/place-de-la-concorde-in-paris

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Sachsen Onkel

April 18, 2017

The Fountain of the Seas, represents the seafaring of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the fishing.

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Julia

February 15, 2018

The Place de la Concorde (Francis for Place of Concord) is the largest square in Paris. It is located north of the Seine (Rive droite) in the 8th arrondissement between Jardin des Tuileries and Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
The Place de la Concorde, 359 meters long, 212 meters wide and 68,470 square meters, is the second largest square in France after the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux and is next to Place des Vosges, Place Dauphine, Place Vendôme and Place des Victoires five royal squares of the city.
The widely visible Obelisk of Luxor is a 23.50 meter high and about 230 tonne heavy granite monolith (from Syenite) from the temple of Luxor from the 13th century BC, erected on October 25, 1836 on one of Jacob Ignaz Hittorff built a 5 meter high pedestal. It is a gift of Muhammad Ali Pasha for the King Louis-Philippe in recognition of the achievements of Jean-François Champollion, which arrived after a cumbersome voyage only in August 1834 in Paris. The approximately 1600 hieroglyphs proclaim the glorious deed of Ramses II. The 14th of May 1998, the oldest monument in Paris received a 3.60 meter high pyramidion of gilded bronze. The obelisk is to symbolize the difficult way to reach harmony (French concorde) in a people. Every year, on the square, the celebrations of the French national holiday on July 14th culminate.

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HE-MAN 🤘🏻⚡

May 23, 2020

Attraction: Obélisque de Luxor
Real name: Place Louis XV
Designed by Jacques-Ange Gabriel

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Eisbär1281

May 24, 2020

The largest square in Paris and who is a fan of the Tour de France, the square is known.

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Karin

September 8, 2018

biggest place in Paris

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Beyond the Horizon

February 3, 2023

This historic square is the largest in Paris and offers some of the most impressive views of the city.

Place de la Concorde is located in the heart of Paris and is easy to reach. Built in the 18th century, it served as the setting for some of the most significant events in French history, including the guillotinations during the French Revolution.

Today Place de la Concorde is a popular meeting place for tourists and locals. Here you can admire some of Paris' most important sights, such as the Champs-Élysées, the Tuileries Gardens and the Seine. You can also visit the famous Seeanwart fountain that dominates the square.

One of the highlights of Place de la Concorde is the Obelisk monument, which was imported from Egypt and stands 23 meters high. It offers unforgettable views of the city and is a popular meeting point for tourists.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 17, 2024

Place de la Concorde is one of the most iconic squares in Paris. Located between the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Gardens, it is the second largest square in France.
Built between 1757 and 1779, it was originally named Place Louis XV in honour of the king. During the French Revolution, it was renamed Place de la Revolution and became a site of public executions, including those of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. In 1795, it was given its current name to symbolise reconciliation and peace.

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Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

September 12, 2019

Many were executed here by the Schaffot

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