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Bastille
The Bastille (, ) was a medieval fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France. It was stormed by a crowd on 14 July 1789, in the French Revolution, becoming an important symbol for the French Republican movement. It was later demolished and replaced by the Place de la Bastille.
Place de la Bastille
square in Paris, France
Battle of the Faubourg St Antoine
1652 battle in France
Porte Saint-Antoine
former city gate of Paris, France