Place de la Concorde: The Cultural and Historical Heart of Paris

Place de la Concorde is one of the largest squares in the French capital, Paris, and it is located at the end of Champs-Élysées.

The square was designed by the architect "Jacques Ange Gabriel" in 1755 and was originally named "Place Louis XV" after the statue of King Louis XV that stood there. After the French Revolution, its name was changed to "Place de la Révolution," and it witnessed the execution of King Louis XVI.

Place de la Concorde features several historical fountains, along with numerous shops, restaurants, and cafes. It is adorned with a massive Egyptian obelisk dating back to the Pharaonic era. The obelisk was a gift from the Egyptian government to France as a token of appreciation for the efforts made by the French government in uncovering the secrets of Pharaonic history.