Location: Old Town / Vieux Nice
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5 Sights & Landmarks in Old Town / Vieux Nice That You Shouldn't Miss
The deep blue waters of the Cote d’Azur are the dramatic backdrop for elegant Nice. Breathe in the fresh Mediterranean air as you stroll the waterfront promenade, or get an eagle eye of the whole city from atop Castle Hill. The pedestrians-only Place Rossetti is the heart of the city, with a grand fountain, vibrant buildings, and the beautiful Sainte-Réparate cathedral giving it a provincial French feel.
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1. Castle Hill of Nice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,638 reviews
Reviewed By sezzyloulou - Harlow, United Kingdom
Of all the places essential to see in Nice, this is one of them On the top of a hill overlooking the bay of Nice, originally built for military purposes Castle hill dominates the city, separating the eastern part - the port - and the western part - the old town Once at the top (you can climb up the stairs, or get in the free lift) it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the bay, the ruins of an old cathedral, a view of the port, and has a lovely (though artificial) waterfall There are toilets and a small cafe too It is lovely to walk back down and visit the Jewish and catholic cemeteries, where you will find tombs of many aristocrats and famous people - apparently it costs 30k just to ‘reserve a plot’ with a substantial yearly upkeep fee
2. Old Town
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4.5 based on 12,313 reviews
This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets.
Reviewed By NfN270644 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Large Old Town area incorporating a wonderful flower market, small shops in narrow, historic winding alleys and streets selling anything and everything, thoroughly enjoyable time with great cafes/restaurants full of locals enjoying coffee, snacks and meals.
3. Place Rossetti
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4.5 based on 782 reviews
Reviewed By paultU1116NU
Place Rossetti in the heart of the Old Town is a great place to stop if you have been wandering round the narrow lanes and alleyways of Nice, it offers a beautiful view of the Cathedral Sainte Reparate; and has a number of small bars and restaurants. Try the Ice-cream at Fenocchio's!
4. Palais Lascaris
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4.0 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By Millie024 - Llantwit Major, United Kingdom
The first floor was shut, but my visit was very enjoyable nevertheless. The interior decoration is very ornate and unusual, and I very much wished there had been a concert going on I could stop and enjoy in the music room. I felt that the inhabitants had just slipped out for a while, and might return at any minute. The highlight has to be the fine diverse collection of historic musical instruments, such as a theorbe made in 1766 by Fidele Barma, part of the Gautier collection that was left to the city. There were all sorts of different variations on standard instruments, some a mixture between instruments, and a fine display of eighteenth century harps.In 1538 representatives of Spain,France and the Papal States met in Nice for a peace conference, that was a massively important musical event, all the parties bringing with them performers and composers. Christobalde Morales composed a Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra on this occasion, the earliest extant piece of music associated with Nice. As background music was playing, I hoped to buy a CD of music played on some of the historic instruments, but sadly the shop was rather disappointing, and didn't have anything like that available, a lost opportunity. Not withstanding that, this is a wonderful place and with the Musee Massena, a 'must see' in my opinion for any visitor to Nice who loves history.
