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Bastille - Wikipedia The Bastille ( bæˈstiːl , French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a 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
Bastille | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important place in the ideology of the Revolution
The Bastille: A Fortress, A Prison, A Symbol - History Tools The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a pivotal role in the French Revolution and has since become a global symbol of resistance against oppression
The Bastille - History and Facts | History Hit On 14 July 1789, a large group descended on the Bastille demanding that its prisoners – by now only seven were held there – be released Their main aim was to have access to weapons and gunpowder that were held in the Bastille
Bastille - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Today in France, the 14 July, Fête Nationale, or Bastille Day, is a national holiday The Bastille was built during the Hundred Years' War It was called the Bastion de Saint-Antoine At first it was just the Saint-Antoine gate, but from 1370 to 1383, this gate was made bigger and became a fortress
Storming the Bastille (July 14, 1789) - Origins Throughout the nineteenth century, the fall of the Bastille was chronicled by historians, depicted by artists and celebrated by common people In 1880, the French chose to make the Storming of the Bastille their national holiday
11 Surprising Facts About The Bastille | Paris Insiders Guide A symbol of liberty, a former prison, an opera house and a meeting place: the Bastille in Paris has a lot of history We cover it all in our guide to what to see and do around Bastille