Nation

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Nation is a major public square and transportation hub in eastern Paris, France, known for its large roundabout, prominent monuments, and busy metro and RER interchange.


Statements (45)
Predicate Object
instanceOf public square
roundabout
transportation hub
connectsWith Avenue du Trône NERFINISHED
Boulevard Voltaire NERFINISHED
Boulevard de Charonne NERFINISHED
Cours de Vincennes
Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine NERFINISHED
country France
formerName Place du Trône
Place du Trône-Renversé
hasArtwork Triomphe de la République bronze group
hasCoordinateLocation 48.848°N 2.395°E
hasFeature central monument with allegorical figure of the Republic
large traffic circle
tree-lined avenues
hasMonument Triomphe de la République
hasPart Place de la Nation
hasPublicTransportRole major interchange between metro and RER
hasSculptor Jules Dalou
hasTrafficFunction major road junction for eastern Paris
hasTransportNode Nation (Paris Métro and RER) station
hasUse demonstrations and marches
public gatherings
recreational space
heritageStatus notable urban ensemble of Paris
inception 17th century
knownFor busy metro and RER interchange
large roundabout
prominent monuments
locatedIn Paris
eastern Paris
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory 11th arrondissement of Paris
12th arrondissement of Paris NERFINISHED
namedAfter French nation
near Bois de Vincennes
partOf Île-de-France
servedByTransportLine Paris Métro Line 1
Paris Métro Line 2
Paris Métro Line 6
Paris Métro Line 9
RER A
significantEvent French Revolution executions
touristAttraction yes
urbanPlanningRole gateway between central Paris and eastern suburbs


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