Statue of Urbain Le Verrier
Statue of Urbain Le Verrier is a work of art in Paris, Île-de-France. Statue of Urbain Le Verrier is situated nearby to Paris Observatory, as well as near the historic building Maison du Fontainier.- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: statue
- Also known as: “Statue d’Urbain Le Verrier”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Paris Observatory and Catacombs of Paris.
Paris Observatory
University
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The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, one of the largest astronomical centres in the world, and the world’s oldest observatory still in operation. Paris Observatory is situated 110 metres southwest of Statue of Urbain Le Verrier.
Catacombs of Paris
Museum
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The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people. Built to consolidate Paris's ancient stone quarries, they extend south from the Barrière d'Enfer former city gate. Catacombs of Paris is situated 460 metres southwest of Statue of Urbain Le Verrier.
École normale supérieure
University
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The École normale supérieure – PSL is a grande école in Paris, France. It is one of the constituent members of Paris Sciences et Lettres University. Due to its selectivity, historical role, and influence within French society, the ENS is generally considered the most prestigious of the grandes écoles, as well as one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in France. École normale supérieure is situated 1 km northeast of Statue of Urbain Le Verrier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 14th arrondissement and Quartier de Croulebarbe.
14th arrondissement
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Although largely residential, the 14th arrondissement is best known for its northeastern quartier Montparnasse, for the Paris Catacombs and the Parc Montsouris.
Montparnasse
Suburb
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Montparnasse is an area in the south of Paris, France, on the left bank of the river Seine, centred at the crossroads of the Boulevard du Montparnasse and the Rue de Rennes, between the Rue de Rennes and boulevard Raspail.
Statue of Urbain Le Verrier
- Category: tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.83683° or 48° 50′ 13″ northLongitude
2.33654° or 2° 20′ 12″ eastOpen location code
8FW4R8PP+PJOpenStreetMap ID
way 79611353OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=statue
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Russian—“Statue of Urbain Le Verrier” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “于尔班·勒威耶雕像”
- Russian: “Статуя Урбена Леверье”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Paris Observatory and Maison du Fontainier.
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