Place Diana facts for kids
The Place Diana with the Flame of Liberty
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| Arrondissement | 16th |
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| Quarter | Chaillot |
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| Completion | 2019 |
The Place Diana is a public square in Paris, France. It is located in the 16th area of the city, close to the famous Seine river. This square is named after Diana, Princess of Wales, a very well-known princess.
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History of Place Diana
The square is named to remember Diana, Princess of Wales. She was a very famous princess. The Council of Paris voted in 2018 to name the square after her. This made the name official.
The Flame of Liberty
A special monument stands in Place Diana. It is called the Flame of Liberty. This flame is a copy of the torch from the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The original Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States.
Why the Flame was Built
The Flame of Liberty in Paris was put up in 1989. It was built to celebrate the friendship between France and America. It was a symbol of their strong bond.
A Memorial for Princess Diana
For a while, the Flame was not widely known. But then, something important happened. On August 31, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales died in a car accident. This accident happened in a tunnel right below the monument.
After her death, people started to visit the Flame. They used it as a place to remember Princess Diana. It became a special memorial for her. People still visit it today to honor her memory.
