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Alnobbi
December 13, 2021
Hiking
Architecturally, the course is impressively constructed and very appealing. In addition to the curved design around the obelisk in the middle, some columns with statues stretch into the air. What I found most interesting was that the prominent Frenchman Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps found a place here. He didn't build the Panama Canal, but the Suez Canal. He later failed at the Panama Canal.
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•Hartmut
April 29, 2025
Hiking
Built in honor of the French workers who lost their lives during the construction of the Panama Canal, the Plaza de Francia (France Square) is located on the waterfront of Panama City's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Casco Viejo (Old Town). The square is not only an important meeting place but also houses a striking 18-meter-tall obelisk, a tribute to the workers.
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•CE-HAM
September 27, 2025
Hiking
Beautifully landscaped square with spectacular views from the promenade.
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