Boulevard des Italiens
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For the 1896 film, see Boulevard des Italiens (film).
The boulevard des Italiens is a boulevard in Paris. It is one of the 'Grands Boulevards' in Paris, a chain of boulevards built through the former course of the Wall of Charles V and the Louis XIII Wall, which were destroyed by the orders of Louis XIV. The origin of the name is the théâtre des Italiens built on it in 1783, shortly before the French Revolution on the site now occupied by the third Salle Favart.
Located near the Métro stations: Opéra and Richelieu - Drouot. |
Quick Facts Arrondissement, Coordinates ...
Buildings on the Boulevard des Italiens at the start of the 20th century | |
Arrondissement | 2nd, 9th |
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Coordinates | 48°52′17.11″N 2°20′13.19″E |
From | Boulevard Montmartre |
To | Boulevard des Capucines |
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