Veturia
Veturia is a work of art in Paris, Île-de-France. Veturia is situated nearby to the work of art Summer, as well as near Apollo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: sculpture
- Description: sculpture by Pierre Le Gros the Younger
- Also known as: “Le Silence or Vestale”
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Orsay Museum and Place de la Concorde.
Orsay Museum
Museum
Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 570 metres south of Veturia.
Place de la Concorde
Square
Photo: Cristian Bortes, CC BY 2.0.
The Place de la Concorde, originally Place Louis XV, and later Place Louis XVI, is a public square in Paris, France. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. Place de la Concorde is situated 270 metres west of Veturia.
Tuileries Garden
Park
Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain.
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. Created by Catherine de' Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
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
Suburb
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
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
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.
Veturia
- Categories: statue and tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86488° or 48° 51′ 54″ northLongitude
2.32471° or 2° 19′ 29″ eastOpen location code
8FW4V87F+XVOpenStreetMap ID
node 2165181094OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=sculptureOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q18147627
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In Other Languages
From French to Russian—“Veturia” goes by many names.
- French: “Prisonnière barbare”
- French: “Véturie”
- Russian: “Ветурия”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Summer and Apollo.
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