Terceiro dia: escolhemos a zona do Quartier Latin, St-Germain e Ilhas. Visitámos vários locais mas neste post publicarei apenas a Ponte das Artes e a Conciergerie.
A Ponte dos Cadeados levantou ao longo dos anos alguma polémica devido à sua maior atração: os cadeados. Não vejo qual possa ser o mal, acho até que dá o ar da sua graça...não gostei foi da obsessão se espalhar a outros pontos da cidades (como tive oportunidade de ver na Ponte Alexandre III). As estações de metro mais acessíveis são Pont Neuf/La Monnaie ou Louvre-Rivoli. Mais uma vez deve ser um dos pontos mais fotografados da cidade, tanto pela singularidade, quer pelas belas vistas do Sena. Além disso, o cenário fica ainda mais bonito com o Instituto de França (Instituição Académica) no fundo. A originalidade de alguns cadeados merece uma visita mais demorada...Adorei o do Buda! Eu não afixei nenhum para dizer a verdade...falha minha que não considerei isso no planeamento da viagem. Desde a ponte até à Conciergerie (na Ilha), aproveite as bancas de souvenirs vários, situadas ao longo das margens do Sena.
Já na Ilha, avistamos a Conciergerie. A solenidade do edifío é perceptível mesmo antes de lá entrarmos. Durante mais de 500 anos serviu de prisão e câmara de tortura. Foi construído de 1299 a 1313, e durante a Revolução Francesa mais de 2700 pessoas foram julgadas pela Tribunal, incluindo Marie Antoinette. Serviu também como residência dos reis de França, mas foi o passado sinistro que mais marcou este local. Esta foi a última morada de Marie Antoinette...devo confessar algum fascínio pela sua história e até alguma compaixão. Casou-se com 15 anos com o futuro Rei Luís XVIII, e o seu estilo de vida luxuoso e algumas relações políticas externas não tão próprias, levaram-na a ser acusada de traição e conspiração. Foi separada dos seus filhos e marido e ali viveu os seus últimos 76 dias de vida. A cela reconstruída mostra a pouca privacidade que lhe era dada e as parcas condições em que foi mantida.
Chega de episódios sinistros...o bilhete custa 12,5€ e considera a entrada ali e na Santa Capela para onde fomos de seguida...mas isso só para a semana!
Paris - Bridge of Arts e Conciergerie (day #2)
Second day: we choose the area of the Latin Quarter, St Germain and Islands. We visited several places but this post will publish only the Bridge of Arts and Conciergerie.
The Bridge of Locks (or Pont des Art's) raised over the years some controversy due to it's greatest attraction: the locks. I don't see what's wrong with them, I even think that what's funny about the bridge... although I saw how the obsession was spreading to other parts of cities (like on the Bridge of Alexandre III). The metro stations nearby are Pont Neuf/La Monnaie or Louvre-Rivoli.
Again, this must be one of the most photographed spots of the city, also because of the beautiful views of the Seine. In addition, the scenery becomes even more beautiful with the Institute of France (Academic Institution) in the background. The originality of some locks are worth of some attention ... I loved the Buddha! I didn't take any lock with me ... my fault because didn't consider it in the planning. From the bridge to the Conciergerie (on the island), enjoy the many souvenir stalls, located along the banks of the Seine.
The Bridge of Locks (or Pont des Art's) raised over the years some controversy due to it's greatest attraction: the locks. I don't see what's wrong with them, I even think that what's funny about the bridge... although I saw how the obsession was spreading to other parts of cities (like on the Bridge of Alexandre III). The metro stations nearby are Pont Neuf/La Monnaie or Louvre-Rivoli.
Again, this must be one of the most photographed spots of the city, also because of the beautiful views of the Seine. In addition, the scenery becomes even more beautiful with the Institute of France (Academic Institution) in the background. The originality of some locks are worth of some attention ... I loved the Buddha! I didn't take any lock with me ... my fault because didn't consider it in the planning. From the bridge to the Conciergerie (on the island), enjoy the many souvenir stalls, located along the banks of the Seine.
Already on the island, we saw the Conciergerie. The solemnity of the building is perceivable even before we get there. For more than 500 years it served as prison and torture chamber. It was built from 1299 to 1313, and during the French Revolution more than 2700 people were judged by the Court, including Marie Antoinette. Also served as residence of the kings of France, but it was it's sinister past that marked this site. This was the last address of Marie Antoinette ... I must confess a small fascination with her history and even some compassion. She married with 15 years old with the future King Louis XVIII and her lavish lifestyle and some external political relations not very well understood, led her to be accused of treason and conspiracy. She was separated from her children and husband and lived the last 76 days of her life, there. The reconstructed cell shows the little privacy given and meager conditions in which she was kept.
No more creepy episodes ... the ticket costs €12.5 and considers the entrance there and in the Holy Chapel where we went after ... but this is only for the next week!
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