la place de la concorde
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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 PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
![Page 4: La Place de la Concorde](https://reader033.vdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022061616/56814b8b550346895db870d8/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Fun Facts
King Louis XVI’s Execution site
The Obelisk of Luxor