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Statue of the Republic (Place Carnot, Lyon)
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Alex Fox
February 8, 2024
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The Statue of the Republic in Lyon is a symbol of freedom and democracy, depicting a woman wearing a Phrygian cap and holding an olive branch.
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Géraud
March 21, 2024
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In 1886, Victor Auguste BLAVETTE, architect, and Émile PEYNOT, sculptor, were chosen by the City of Lyon to erect a monument to celebrate the centenary of the Republic.
The building was built in 1894 in the center of Place Carnot, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
The building was built in 1894 in the center of Place Carnot, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon.
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Matto
May 20, 2024
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Marianne is the symbol of the French nation. She has been the focus of the nation since the French Revolution in 1789. She was the support and savior of the people who rose up against the monarchy. She led and inspired them to continue the fight for freedom, equality and fraternity
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