Place Dalida
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Place Dalida seen from the corner of Rue Girardon and Rue de l'Abreuvoir
  Place Dalida Location of Place Dalida in Paris | |
| Length | 19 m (62 ft) |
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| Width | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Arrondissement | 18th |
| Quarter | Grandes-Carrières |
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| Denomination | Friday, 5th of December 1997 |
The Place Dalida (French pronunciation: [plas dalıda]) is the square of Montmartre, Paris, dedicated to the diva of French music, Dalida.[1][2] Many fans and tourists visit to pay tribute to the French, Italian and Egyptian icon.
History
Dalida loved the neighborhood of Montmartre, where she lived. To honor her, Paris devoted her a square, a large empty corner of two Montmartre streets.
Because Dalida is an important and beloved person in France, it was obvious that she must be honoured somehow and soon after her death. The idea for the bust came from her brother and producent Orlando.
The Place Dalida was opened in late April 1997, to mark the 10th anniversary of her death.
Description
The square is a connection of two picturesquely Montmartre streets, Rue Girardon and Rue de l'Abreuvoir. Rue Girardon spreads from south to the north and it connects with the Rue de l'Abreuvoir. From that point, Rue de l'Abreuvoir spreads in direction west-east an by that it makes an L shaped street.
Dalida Square is a modest plateau, 19 meters long and 13 meters wide. It is completely surrounded by houses with infield gardens so the whole view on the square is idyllic.
Three trees are surrounding the main attraction, the bronze bust. Placed on the five blocks of nice cut granite stones, the bust reflects Dalida with her distinct look. The bust is bronze and natural sized, and was made by the French artist Aslan.
Looking with the busts eyes, you have a view on a Rue de l'Abreuvoir. In the far background of view the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is well seen.
On the highest stone block on the statue, one underneath the bust, there is an engraved plague saying; " YOLANDA GIGLIOTTI, dite DALIDA, chanteuse comédienne, 1933-1987" (eng. "YOLANDA GIGLIOTTI, known as DALIDA, singer actress, 1933-1987")
In popular culture
- Specifically location Dalida 75018 Paris, France makes an appearance in the Activision first-person shooter video game title Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as the multiplayer map 'Resistance', pitting the French GIGN against the invading Russian Forces. The entire map is completely modeled after this location.
- Square is used during 2013 for filming few scenes of 3 Days to Kill [3] that is directed by McG, starring Kevin Costner.
References
- ↑ Editors of Time Out (12 March 2013). Time Out Paris. Time Out. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-84670-427-7.
- ↑ Susan Cahill (10 April 2012). Hidden Gardens of Paris: A Guide to the Parks, Squares, and Woodlands of the City of Light. Macmillan. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-4668-0216-2.
- ↑ "La place Dalida - 3 Days to Kill". Retrieved 3 January 2017.
External links
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Coordinates: 48°53′19″N 2°20′17″E / 48.88855°N 2.33804°E