Place de la Concorde is a major public square in Paris located in the eighth district. In the center of the square is an obelisk that was given to the French by the Egyptians in the 19th century. The obelisk is adorned with hieroglyphics and is one of two obelisks that the Egyptians gave away. This is the place where the famous king and queen of France, King Louis and Marie-Antoinette were killed by the guillotine. When the French Revolution was occurring, Place de la Concorde was renamed to Place de la Revolution. Sorry, nothing really bright and cheerful happened here, it's basically a sight of death, but it is a beautiful place to see just like everything else in Paris is. The fountain in Paris is huge and grand and you can sit along the edge and admire the beauty of Paris. Overall, this place is more about the history of Paris, but it is also a great tourist attraction.
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