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Who ordered the construction of the Opera?
Napoleo III ordered the construction of the Opera. It began in 1862
What are its various architectural styles?
The opera includes Renaissance, Baroque and Classical style
What was the purpose of the large ramp on the west side of the Opera?
It was constructed to let the Emperor drive directly into the main hall of the Opera
Why was the completion of the Opera delayed?
It was delayed because a war in 1870 and a fire in 1873
Who designed the Opera?
Charles Garnier was chosen to design the Opera
What was the purpose of the underground lake?
It was created to make the foundation of the building safe
What are the four allegorical groups on the facade?
The four groups on the facade are: Music, Lyric poetry, lyric drama and Dance
WHY ARE THIS PLACES IMPORTANT?
The Opera House: Because it’s a great architectal work of the 9th century. Symbolises the Opulence of the Second Empire
The tour Eiffel: It was never supposed to stay there. It was designed it for the temporary exposition Universally (to demonstrate France’s industrial power to the world). It looked so estrange and became so popular that they didn’t destroy it
The Sacre Coeur: Is one of the biggest bells of the world
Notre Dame: Was the most significant religious building in the city. Is the most famous Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Edge.
The Pantheon: It’s a building in the Latin Quarter in Paris. It was a church dedicated to St. Genevieve but now it functions as a repository for the remains of great French citizens, including Voltaire, Marie Curie…
Arc the triomphe: It’s famous because it was commissioned by Napoleonmand because many artists have contributed to its creation
Les invalides. Is famous as the final resting place of Napoleon.
Musée de Cluny: Because it’s the national museum of the modern edge.
Place république: Is becoming the largest facto pedestrian space in Paris
Cemetery Père Lachaise: It take tourist attraction for its tombs of notable figures. It’s the cemetery most visited of the world.
WHERE ARE SITUATED?
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I can recognise:
THE TOUR EIFFEL-(0:10-0:28): in two different perspective &(3:39-3:47)
LES INVALIDES(0:29-0:37): We can se only the top of the monument
OPERA HOUSE(1:05-1:13): the stairs of the Opera House
ARC THE TRIOMPHE:(1:59-2:07) & (2:17-2:25)
NOTRE DAME:(2:08-2:17) the inside (2:43- 2:52)