Place Garibaldi, Central square in Nice, France
Place Garibaldi features yellow facades with green shutters, arcade galleries, and a central statue surrounded by symmetrical buildings and a fountain.
The square was constructed in 1773 under the name Piazza Vittorio to welcome the King of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus III of Turin.
The square commemorates Giuseppe Garibaldi, who was born in Nice in 1807 and became instrumental in Italy's unification movement.
The square connects to various parts of Nice via tram lines T1 and T2, with numerous restaurants and cafes including the established Café de Turin.
The building facades employ trompe l'oeil painting techniques, creating an illusion of architectural elements rather than using actual stone decorations.
Location: Nice
GPS coordinates: 43.70090,7.28016
Latest update: May 29, 2025 21:57
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Nice naturally lends itself to photography. The Mediterranean light shapes the city from morning to evening, revealing in turn the ochre facades of Old Nice, the palms lining the Promenade des Anglais, or the blue domes of Saint-Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral. From the Château hilltop, at 92 meters high, the view encompasses the entire bay, while below, Place Masséna displays its geometric paving stones and red facades. The flower market at Cours Saleya, established since the 17th century, extends to Lympia Port where yellow facades reflect in the water, each neighborhood forming a different scene. The Negresco Hotel with its pink dome marks the coastline, and the Matisse Museum shares the painter's love for the light of the South. Nice offers a variety of viewpoints, making it a preferred destination for those interested in capturing the architecture, colors, and vitality of a city oriented toward the Mediterranean.
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