La Place de la Concorde

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PLACE DE LA CONCORDE By Sky Adams

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La Place de la Concorde. By Sky Adams. How did it get there?. Was first called Place du Pont Tournant In 1724. But was redesigned in 1755 by Ange -Jacques Gabriel. Why is it there?. Originally used as a private square. The site is now used as a tourist Attraction. Fun Facts. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: La Place de la Concorde

LA PLACE DE LA CONCORDE

By Sky Adams

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HOW DID IT GET THERE?

Was first called Place du Pont Tournant

In 1724

But was redesigned in 1755 by

Ange-Jacques Gabriel

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WHY IS IT THERE?

Originally used as a private square

The site is now used as a tourist Attraction

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Fun Facts

King Louis XVI’s Execution site

The Obelisk of Luxor