The giant gilded statue that hovers atop the July Column in the Place de la Bastille in Paris, symbolises liberty. The Genie de la Liberté brandishes the torch of civilisation in one hand and and the remains of his broken chains in the other. The 47 metre high column bears the gold engraved names of those who lost their lives during the July 1830 revolution.
Beautiful statue and an even beautiful meaning! #MySundayPhoto
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What a great and imposing statue. What a sight
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It’s a beauty!
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Wow amazing to see so close
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It was drizzling down my neck on the top of an open top bus when I last passed it by, Debbie. Looks much better today 🙂
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Things always look better in the sun 🙂
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Love it!
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