Architecture

Place Stanislas, Here Arch (Arc Héré), inscription and gilded statues

Nancy, Grand Est, France

Place Stanislas [French]
Arc Héré [French]
Porte Héré [French]
Place Stanislas, Here Arch (Arc Héré), inscription and gilded statues

Architecture

On top of the attic is the inscription HOSTIUM TERROR, FOEDERUM CULTOR, GENTISQUE DECUS ET AMOR (terror of the enemies, forger of alliances, adornment and love of the people).

Above is an acroterion consisting of a medallion with the image of King Louis XV, surrounded by three gilded statues: Those of the Roman goddesses Minerva and Fama, and a putto.

structure overview
architectural element(s)

Architecture: Here Arch (Arc Héré)

built
1752-1755
culture
style/period
work type by function
architect

Architecture: Place Stanislas

full/alternative names
Stanislas Square
historic names
Royal Square
Place Royale [French]
1755-1792
People's Square
Place du Peuple [French]
1792-1804
Napoleon Square
Place Napoléon [French]
1804-1814
Royal Square
Place Royale [French]
1814-1831
People's Square
Place du Peuple [French]
1848-1851
built
culture
style/period
work type by function
architect

Specifications

Specifications: Here Arch (Arc Héré)

height
15.0 m
width
60.0 m

Geography

local language location name
Nancy, France [French]
cultural historical region

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
I, IV
designation
reference
229bis

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
5,270 × 3,533  pixel
44.6 × 29.9 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
colour corrected
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