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Paris, 1789, Morning: an interpretation
Paris, 1789 · Morning
  1. 1Cathedral towersThe Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame, whose twin towers are imagined in the background, represents Paris's medieval heritage as the birthplace of Gothic architecture.History of Paris
  2. 2A market stallThe bustling market stalls, like the imagined vegetable stand on the left, reflect the long history of Parisian commerce centered around historic marketplaces like Les Halles.History of Paris
  3. 3A wooden cartWooden carts, like the one imagined on the right, navigated a city that was rapidly growing, reaching a population of about 650,000 by 1780.Paris