Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde
Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde is a clock in Paris, Île-de-France. Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde is situated nearby to Luxor Obelisk, as well as near the square Place de la Concorde.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Place de la Concorde and Luxor Obelisk.
Place de la Concorde
Square
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The Place de la Concorde, originally the Place Louis XV, and later the Place Louis XVI, is a public square in Paris. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the city.
Luxor Obelisk
Photo: daryl mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Luxor Obelisks are a pair of ancient Egyptian obelisks, over 3,000 years old, carved to stand at either side of the portal of the Luxor Temple in the reign of Ramesses II.
Orsay Museum
Museum
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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Orsay Museum is situated 710 metres southeast of Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 1st arrondissement and Faubourg Saint-Germain.
1st arrondissement
Photo: Jjtkk, Public domain.
The centre of contemporary Paris and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, the 1st arrondissement is full of attractions for travellers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city.
Faubourg Saint-Germain
Quarter
Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
7th arrondissement
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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.
Centre du cadran solaire formé par l’Obélisque de la Concorde
- Type: Clock
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86524° or 48° 51′ 55″ northLongitude
2.32113° or 2° 19′ 16″ eastOpen location code
8FW4V88C+3FOpenStreetMap ID
node 11965040391OpenStreetMap feature
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