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Bastille

The Bastille was a fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the kings of France. Wikipedia
Destruction began: July 1789
Opened: 1383
Destroyed by: Demolition
Condition: Destroyed, limited stonework survives
Coordinates: 48°51′12″N 2°22′09″E / 48.85333°N 2.36917°E
Events: Hundred Years' War; Wars of Religion; Fronde; French Revolution