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Squares & plazas
Place de la Bastille
Paris, France
Place de la Bastille is a significant square in Paris, France, known for its historical importance as the site of the Bastille prison, which was stormed during the French Revolution in 1789. A unique feature of the square is the July Column, a monument commemorating the July Revolution of 1830, topped by a golden statue of Liberty, symbolizing the fight for freedom and democracy.
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