Nice: Top points of interest!

Place Massena is the main square of Nice. Throughout its history, this square has been a place of political gatherings and a place for holding cultural festivals, celebrations and manifestations. In addition, it is in this square that the military parade of July 4th, the national day of France, culminates. You can spend a great time with your friends as you try the local food in the restaurants and the cafes that surround the square.

Hotel Le Negresco is located on the beach of Nice right in front of the famous walkway “Promenade des Anglais”. The hotel was originally built to accommodate the wealthy guests of the Nice Public Casino. Unfortunately, WW1 interrupted its successful operation as the hotel was then used as a hospital. In 2003, the hotel was designated by the french government as a historic national building and today is a member of the association of major hotels in the world. In any case, a visit to this historic building, even for a coffee, is considered a must!

The Botanical Garden of Nice covers an area of 3,5 hectares and is open to visitors daily at no charge. It contains more than 3.500 species of plants and the botanical part of the garden exceeds 6000 different species that covers all continents and different climates. The garden opened its gates in 1991 and since then it receives thousands of visitors every year. So, if you are a lover of nature or you’d like to take a walk in an idyllic setting then the botanical garden is a great choice to make!

This specific square is located in a fairly central part of Nice and its architecture represents to a large extent the history and influences of the city. It is named after the famous Italian military and political leader Giuseppe Garibaldi. In the center of the square stands the statue of Garibaldi, who was a supporter of the union of Nice with Italy, the architecture is similar to that of many such places in Turin, and generally, the italian influence in the wider area is more than obvious. Since 2008, Nice has had an ultra-modern tram network and one of its central stations is located in Garibaldi Square. So, you can use this public transportation to get there easily and fast.