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Paris in the belle epoque
The Paris opera house is one of the most famous opera theater. The novel of the phantom of the opera is settled inside of this building
It's one of the most famous buildings in the world, and it's indeed the emblem of the city
This is another of the most imortants buildings in Paris because it's part of its culture, eventhough now is rebuilding because of a fire.
It's a building in honor to the people who died in the Franco Prussian war
This monument represents the succes of Napoleon's army in the war
This monument is destined to honor the great people who have marked the history of France
This monument is destined to honor the militaires who were on Napoleon's army
This museum is important because it has exhibitions about the greatest artwork
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This is one of the most festive streets in Paris and there are lots of shows
It's were people who were important in the history of france were buried
Postcards from Paris
I recognised:
- Eiffel tower - Notre Dame - The pantheon - Cemetry Père Lachaise - Arc de Triomphe
The opera house
1. Who ordered the construction of the opera?
Napoleon
2. What are its various archytectural styles?
Classical, baroque and renaissance.
3. What was the purpose of the large ramp on the West side of the Opera?
It was made for the emperor to find a straight way to the hall of the opera
4.Why was the completion of the Opera delayed?
Because of a french war in 1870.
5.Who designed the Opera?
Charles Garnier.
6.What was the purpose of the underground lake?
The underground lake was designed to make the structure of the building safe.
7.What are the four allegorical groups on the facade?
Musical, lyrical, dramatical and dance.
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