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The wall of love

Submitted by Visit Plus on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 01:28
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The wall of love is one of the attractions of Montmartre, next to which all lovers and lovers seek to be photographed. On the Wall of Love (Le mur des je t'aime) the phrase "I love you" is written 311 times in 250 languages ​​of different peoples of the world.
Red spray on the wall symbolizes parts of a broken heart. Above on the wall, there are two female silhouettes and the inscription: Aimer c'est du Désordre ... alors Aimons! (Translate it yourself if you know French.)

The wall was created in 2000 by Federic Baron and Clare Quito. The words of love are written on blue enameled tiles. The number of tiles is 612. The size of the tiles is 21 × 29.7 centimeters.

Where it is and how to get to. The wall of love is in the park of Jean Rictus (Jehan Rictus garden square) in Montmartre. This place is located at a distance of no more than 60 meters from the Abbesses metro station. The distance from the Sacré Kerr basilica is about 360 meters. Walking upstairs from Pigalle Square along Udon Street, you will easily find this place. You can see the location on the map.


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