Best places: Historical landmarks in Nice, France

This historic hilltop park offers dramatic city & sea views, a man-made waterfall & a cafe.

Ornate 19th-century plaza lined with cafes & neoclassical buildings, host to many public events.

Landmark bronze sculpture of Greek god Apollo, a focus of local jokes & anecdotes since the 1950s.

A famous site for prehistoric remains, this seaside cave offers raised walkways & self-guided tours.

This historic site features ruins of a Roman amphitheater that held up to 5,000 spectators.

A 16th-century military stronghold in a clifftop park overlooking the sea & surrounding peaks.

👍👍 Very beautiful village with its castle offering a superb view ideal for an outdoor show.

Picturesque waterfall, cavern & Swiss-style chalet, all constructed in the late 19th century.

This large cut-out of a blue chair represents the ubiquitous chairs found along the boardwalk.

Historic church built between 1840 & 1853 in the neoclassical style, with stately stone columns.

Stately 17th-century church with an interior richly adorned with frescoes, cherubs & statues.

Scenic square with a 19th-century sculpture commemorating Nice's annexation to France.

👍 Beautiful!

👍👍 This is a lovely park which has been built on the site of the old castle which was blown up by the French prior to Nice actually becoming part of France. There are still a few pieces of wall and foundation left but not much else. However the park has various areas including multiple views of Nice an...

Catholic church built in the 1700s with baroque architecture & a mural-covered, domed ceiling.

👍👍 OK Google maps was not to helpful got me in the neighbourhood. It's on the side of the building address # 8. It is over two businesses. The one on the right of number 8 is Chez Félix and the one on the left of number 8 is Lou Pantai. Dating from the 16th century, this fresco owes its name to the two...