04 Jul nice and charming
nice, on the french riviera, is a nice and charming city, full of culture, beauty and history. the city of nice is known as a chic and elegant place with a mild and sunny climate. it is situated between the sea and the mountains, which gives it a privileged position. it is the economic capital of the côte d’azur. it has a large hotel capacity and welcomes millions of tourists every year. it has the third airport in france and two conference centers dedicated to business tourism. it also has a university and business districts. on the other hand there are museums, a national theater, an opera house, a regional library, a national conservatory and concert halls.
history
the city was founded by the greeks who gave it the name of nikaia, in honor of the goddess nike, the goddess of victory, after winning the battle against the ligurians. in the middle of the year, the saracens sacked and destroyed 800 nice. in the middle ages it was allied with pisa against genoa, and later fell into the hands of the counts of provence and then of savoy. the city was the birthplace of garibaldi, who promoted the annexation of nice to italy.
places to visit
a walk through the historic center of nice is a must, although in its narrow streets you can discover colorful buildings, markets, restaurants and shops. in piazza rossetti, you can admire the cathedral of santa reparata, in a baroque style that adorns the entire old town. for those who love to walk, the promenade invites you to walk along the sea on a large sidewalk, much loved by skaters and skaters. the promenade des anglias is approximately seven kilometers long and is full of colours, music and many flowers during the city’s carnival. st. nicholas cathedral is the first russian orthodox cathedral built in europe in the mid-19th century. in one of the most elegant areas of nice is the cimiez district, where the famous matisse museum is located.
beaches
the blue beach and galion plage are ideal for families and groups of friends. the blue beach can be reached from the promenade and, as the name suggests, the sea water is deep blue. the most popular beach in nice is galion plage, which is full of bars and restaurants where you can enjoy excellent seafood. centenaire and carras beaches can also be accessed from the promenade, they also have crystal clear waters and services for the disabled.
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