Place Diana
The Place Diana is a public square situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, near the Seine river.
 The Place Diana with the Flame of Liberty | |
  Shown within Paris | |
| Arrondissement | 16th |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Chaillot |
| Coordinates | |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 2019 |
History
The place is named in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales,[1] by vote of the Council of Paris in 2018.[2]
Features
On this space rises the Flame of Liberty, a replica of the torch of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) in New York City. The statue was erected in 1989 to celebrate the Franco-American friendship. Somewhat forgotten, the Flame benefited from a renewed interest when Diana, Princess of Wales died on August 31, 1997 during a road accident in the tunnel of pont de Alma, located below the monument. The public then diverted the Flame from its original function, spontaneously transforming it into an altar to Diana's memory.
Further reading
- Sully, Nicole (2010). "Memorials incognito: The candle, the drain and the cabbage patch for Diana, Princess of Wales". Architectural Research Quarterly. 14 (2): 115-128. doi:10.1017/S1359135510000734.
References
- Hallemann, Caroline (May 31, 2019). "The City of Paris Could Pay Tribute to Princess Diana Near the Site of Her Death". Town & Country.
- Chazan, David (May 30, 2019). "Paris pays homage to Princess Diana by naming a square after her, 22 years after fatal car crash" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
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