Place Diana, square in Paris, France
Place Diana is a small square in the 16th arrondissement of Paris in the Chaillot area, measuring about 20 meters wide and 80 meters long. The center holds the Flame of Liberty, a replica of the torch from the Statue of Liberty installed in 1989, giving the space a simple and open character.
The square was originally planned in July 1997 as Maria Callas Square to honor the famous singer. After Princess Diana died in a car accident nearby on August 31, 1997, the space transformed into a memorial, and the city officially established the name Place Diana in 2019.
The square is named after Princess Diana and shows how Paris honors people who held meaning beyond the city itself. Visitors use the space as a place for reflection, often leaving flowers or small notes near the flame.
The square is easy to reach on foot, located near the Alma-Marceau metro station on line 9, and is also accessible by bicycle or bus. The simple paving and lack of obstacles make it comfortable to enter, and benches allow for a brief rest with views of the Seine.
The square was first designated Maria Callas Square in July 1997, with the inauguration set for 11 September 1997, the twentieth anniversary of the singer's death. Diana's death on 31 August 1997 led the Council of Paris to abandon the ceremony, and the Callas name went in 2000 to the allée Maria-Callas further west.
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