The Concorde is the most famous square in France, located in the center of Paris, on the north bank of the Seine. It was built in the 18th century by King Louis XV. It was built to show the world his supreme imperial power, named "Louis XV Square". During the Revolution, it was called the Revolution Square and was used by the French people as a stage for the destruction of the monarchy. In 1795 it was renamed the Concorde Square and renovated in 1840 to form such a scale. The square is octagonal, with the Egyptian obelisk in the center, which was given to Charles V by the Egyptian governor. The obelisk is carved from a whole piece of pink granite, engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphs, pharaohs of Egypt for their great achievements. Around the square are eight statues, symbolizing France's eight major cities