Hercule Farnèse

Hercule Farnèse is a work of art in , . Hercule Farnèse is situated nearby to , as well as near the fountain .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Allée Royale and Bassin du Miroir.

Grassland
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is a grassland, which is situated 290 metres northeast of Hercule Farnèse.

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is situated 190 metres southeast of Hercule Farnèse.

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The was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart between 1684 and 1686, before work on the Château de Versailles had even begun. The Orangerie, which replaced Louis Le Vau's earlier design from 1663, is an example of many such prestigious extensions of grand gardens in Europe designed both to shelter tender plants and impress visitors. is situated 660 metres east of Hercule Farnèse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Versailles and Hameau de la Reine.

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is a city on the western edge of the capital city , now part of the sprawling metropolis within the Ile de France region. is best known for being the site of the vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV on what had been the grounds of a royal hunting lodge.

Locality
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The is a rustic retreat in the park of the Château de Versailles built for Marie Antoinette in 1783 near the in , France.

Suburb
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is an area south of Versailles in . It is mostly known for its military camp, housing: The area hosted some of the shooting events for the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Hercule Farnèse

Latitude
48.80512° or 48° 48′ 18″ north
Longitude
2.11042° or 2° 6′ 38″ east
Inception
1684—1687
Height
3.4 metres (11 feet)
Width
1.7 metres (5.6 feet)
Open location code
8FW4R446+25
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1385956014
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­artwork
Open­Street­Map attribute
artwork_type=­statue
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