The July pillar symbolizes the victory of the revolution, a building that celebrates the great achievements, a bronze pillar with a very delicate carved texture, standing in the middle of Bastille Square, very eye-catching.
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Colonne de Juillet Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The square where the July Column is located is the ruins of the Bastille. This column commemorates a historic event in the overthrow of the old dynasty, the liberation of the people and the revolution in France in 1830. In 1830, Paris passed a decree and decided to erect a monument to the martyrs of the "July Revolution" in the Place de la Bastille, so the "July Column" that still exists today was built. This is a huge bronze column with a height of 52 meters. On the top of the column stands the statue of the God of Liberty with golden wings. A star twinkled on his forehead, holding a torch in his right hand and a broken chain in his left, to show freedom over tyranny. The column is divided into three parts to symbolize "Three Days of Glory". The top is engraved with the names of the martyrs, and the inscription on the bottom of the plinth reads: "Dedicated to the unforgettable three days (27-28-29) in July 1830. French citizens who died for the freedom of the masses.
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The July pillar symbolizes the victory of the revolution, a building that celebrates the great achievements, a bronze pillar with a very delicate carved texture, standing in the middle of Bastille Square, very eye-catching.
The famous July column is erected in the center of Paris's Bastille Square. He was built to commemorate the French Revolution, the monument topped by a golden statue of freedom, the July pillar when the lights were on at night, was very sloppy, absolutely a beautiful landscape on the streets of Paris.
In the center of the Bastille Square stands a 52-metre-high July column forged in bronze to commemorate the July Revolution. The top of the pillar is a golden statue of freedom, with the power of wings, one foot has left the ground, as if to fly into the air. The words 27,28,29 July 1830 can be seen on the platform. The column is divided into three sections, symbolizing "three glorious days".
Very good location, pleasant scenery and beautiful environment
Want to see the famous Bastille, according to the simple attack out of the subway entrance to see such a thing. After a stroll around, I didn't see any buildings that might be monuments, so I went back to my home. It was later known that the square where the pillar was located was the site of the Bastille. In 1830, Paris passed a decree that decided to erect a monument for martyrs in the Plaza de Bastille "the July Revolution" and built the "July Column" that still exists today. This is a huge bronze cylinder 52 meters high, with the Golden Wing Statue of Liberty standing on top of it. On his forehead, the stars twinkle, the torch is held high in his right hand and a broken chain is held in his left hand to show that freedom triumphs over autocratic tyranny. The pillars are divided into three sections, symbolizing "three glorious days" and engraved with the heroic names of martyrs. The inscription on the lower stage is "dedicated to the French citizens who died freely for the public in the unforgettable three days in July 1830 (27.28.29).
The July Pillar Monument in the center of the famous Plaza Bastille Square is a monument built to commemorate the Bastille Revolution, which is of great significance in the history of the world revolution. The names of the victims are engraved on the pillars. It is very shocking. It is a must-see place.