Place de la Bastille
place de la Bastille · 파리 4구
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Place de la Bastille2:08
Welcome to the Place de la Bastille (Plahs duh lah Bah-stee), located in the very heart of Paris. This is not merely a busy traffic roundabout; it is a historically significant public square that has witnessed numerous pivotal…
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To understand the Place de la Bastille, we must first visualize what is no longer here. The medieval fortress of the Bastille was a massive structure, with eight imposing towers and walls over twenty meters high. …
Listen in the app3July 14, 1789: The Turning Point1:51
It is impossible to stand in this square without recounting the events of July 14, 1789. This date is etched into the global consciousness as the flashpoint of the French Revolution. …
Listen in the app4The July Column (Colonne de Juillet)2:11
Direct your attention now to the soaring monument that anchors the center of the square: the July Column, or Colonne de Juillet (Koh-lon duh Zhoo-yay). Standing over 50 meters tall, this neoclassical structure dominates the…
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At the very apex of the July Column stands a gleaming figure that catches the Parisian sunlight. This is the 'Spirit of Liberty' (Génie de la Liberté), a gilded bronze statue designed by the sculptor Auguste Dumont. …
Listen in the app6Urban Transformation Under Napoleon III1:53
As we examine the layout of the Place de la Bastille today, it is important to realize that the square's configuration is not a direct product of the revolution. The present-day design, characterized by wide, radiating avenues,…
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Today, the Place de la Bastille remains much more than a historical relic; it is a vibrant hub of modern Parisian activity and a vital site of commemoration. The revolutionary DNA of the square ensures that it continues to be the…
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As we conclude our tour of the Place de la Bastille, take one last look around this vast, energetic space. We have traced its evolution from an imposing medieval fortress that symbolized absolute oppression, to the epicenter of a…
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What is Place de la Bastille?
Place de la Bastille is a place in 파리 4구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 파리 4구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 13 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.8531, 2.3691 |
| Last updated |
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