The statue is located in the park named after Albert the First (former king of Belgium), and it commemorates a century since the first annexation of Nice (Nizza) by France during French Revolution. The area around this monument is used for the Christmas Fair and the Nice Jazz Festival. The statue of Victory goddess Nike at the top symbolizes the name of the city that was founded by ancient...
Read moreWhile exploring Castle Hill in Nice, I found myself at the cemetery monument and it completely shifted my mood. I was surrounded by intricate tombs and statues, each telling a quiet story, and the view over the city was simply breathtaking. I hadn’t planned to stop here long, but I ended up staying, just taking it all in. It’s one of the most peaceful and unexpectedly powerful places I...
Read moreErected in 1893, the Centenary monument commemorates the decree on the attachment of the County of Nice to France and the creation of the Alpes-Maritimes department.
Unveiled in 1896, the monument commemorates the incorporation of Nice to France in 1793. At the top there is a sculpture of the Greek...
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