Temple de l'Amour
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Versailles
#2 in Versailles
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#313 in France
The Temple de l'Amour is a charming neoclassical pavilion located in the gardens of the Petit Trianon on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France. It was commissioned by Queen Marie Antoinette in 1777 and designed by architect Richard Mique. The temple is dedicated to the theme of love and features a circular colonnade of twelve Corinthian columns supporting a domed roof. At its center stands a statue of Cupid, sculpted by Louis-Philippe Mouchy, depicting the god of love triumphantly breaking a bow.
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