Latin Quarter

Noun

Meaning

the region of Paris on the southern bank of the Seine; a center of artistic and student life

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By the end of 24 May, the regular army had cleared most of the Latin Quarter barricades, and held three-fifths of Paris. Source: Internet

Some buildings of this old university are extant or restored in the "Latin Quarter" in the northern city centre (like Collegium Maius main, student dorms " Georgenburse main" and others, the hospital and the church of the university). Source: Internet

Labarraque's discovery helped to remove the terrible stench of decay from hospitals and dissecting rooms, and by doing so, effectively deodorised the Latin Quarter of Paris. Source: Internet

Lose yourself for hours in the city’s lively Latin Quarter, known as De Pijp, where you can browse the famous Albert Cuyprmart street market, or take a stroll in the beautiful gardens of Sarphatipark. Source: Internet

The western part of the neighbourhood (also called the Latin Quarter of Maastricht), is dominated by university buildings and art schools. Source: Internet

Early career (1950–59) Film criticism In Paris, in the Latin Quarter just prior to 1950, ciné-clubs (film societies) were gaining prominence. Source: Internet

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