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| Paris stil bears the traces of the General Farmers Wall which was built well beyond the buildings of Paris in a campaign to encircle houses, gardens and monasteries. In this space a throne was set up on 26 July 1660 for the solemn entry into Paris of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Spain, arriving in the city from Saint-Jean-de-Luz after their marriage. This gave the square its original name of place du Trône. It was renamed the Place de la Nation at the national festivities of 14 July 1880 . Originally in the square were two pavilions and two columns. The columns are topped by statues of kings Philip II and Louis IX. |
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| City: Nation | State/Province: �le-de-France | Country: France | See map | |
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