Promenade des Anglais
The most famous embankment of France, the Promenade des Anglais is the business card of Nice. The history of the embankment dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, when the British, fascinated by the mild climate of Nice, began to buy land here and build villas, turning a modest coastal road into a meeting place and walks of high society.
Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Nice
The magnificent Cathedral of St. Nicholas is the main attraction of Orthodox Nice. Once on the square in front of the cathedral, it seems as if you are somewhere on the Volga shores – so reminiscent of the cathedral of the classic Russian temples.
Nice Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden of Nice is small, but very picturesque. It is located on a hill with a beautiful view of the Var River and the Esterel mountain range. The garden is divided on terraces and divided into 8 zones with a variety of plants: aromatic, medicinal, even poisonous.
Castle Hill
A perfectly preserved part of the medieval city, Castle Hill contains a considerable number of ancient monuments, including the ruins of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the picturesque Bellanda Tower.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Nice
The Museum of Fine Arts in Nice is located in a 17th-century mansion on Beaumette Avenue. More than six thousand canvases by French artists of various styles and trends – from classics to post–impressionism – make up its extensive exposition.
Matisse Museum in Nice
Many of the master’s masterpieces and unique little-known works, including vestments for priests and stained glass windows for the Rosary chapel, placed in 18 halls of the museum, introduce visitors to the life and work of Henri Matisse in a fascinating way.
Notre Dame in Nice
One of the most spectacular architectural sights of Nice is the Basilica of Notre Dame. This largest church in the resort town was built between 1864 and 1868. Which explains why the temple is made in the Neo-Gothic style.
Phoenix Park
Located almost by the sea, the Phoenix Park is 70 thousand square meters of paradise subtropical flora in no less beautiful Nice. Its creators have made something in between a botanical garden, a zoo and a place for walking.
Roman Hill in Nice
Once a suburb of Nice, but now a full–fledged city quarter of Simiers is the main historical attraction of the city. It is here that the ruins of the ancient Roman settlement of Cemenelum, the ancient predecessor of modern Nice, are located.
Nice Old Town
The historical center of Nice, the old town is a repository of a huge number of wonderful buildings from different eras. Palaces and churches, a medieval fort, two clock towers and many rich villas create a unique look of this pearl of the Cote d’Azur.