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... Wikipedia

• Type:  Medieval fortress, prison
• Built:  1370–1380s
• Built by:  Charles V of France
• Demolished:  1789–1790
• Events:  Hundred Years' War, Wars of Religion, Fronde, French Revolution
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo