Nice Sights and Landmarks Guide, France

Nice is place where many vacationers and travelers prefer to visit as it gives the best tourist attractions in the world. The city is situated near the French Riviera of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’ Azur. One that mostly draws the visitors is its sunny, moderate climate. Some of its various attractions include the famous landmarks and interesting museums where most of its unique works of art catch the attention of the visitors.

The best place for strolling is the Promenade des Anglais. This is a well-known site for most vacationers. You can find some palaces that are presently acting as swanky apartment and museums structures and suddenly become tourist’s attractions. If you want to visit some historic monuments, you may invite your friends to the Naval Museum, which can be found at the Bellanda Tower, overlooking the sea.

 You will also be interested with the various collections from the 18th-20th century that can be viewed at the Fine Arts Museum. Most of the collections here cover the post-impressionism and impressionism of the 19th century. The Museum-Gallery Alexis and Gustav Adolf Mossa are the remarkable collected works of a father and his son. Alexis is the inventor of carnival procession of Nice and an outstanding watercolor painter. While his son, named Gustav Adolf has continued his father’s custom and has created several amazing works of fine art. All of their extraordinary collections are displayed in this museum.

Some other exciting museums of Nice include the Prehistoric Museum of Terra Amata. This gives much attention on the prehistoric camp of the elephant hunters. This has been restructured by the use of plaster casting and the recreation of Acheulian quarter of 400,000 BC. Here, you can also locate some audio-visual and several temporary exhibits.

In addition, the Musee National Message Biblique Marc-Chagal is dedicated to the treatment of Chagal for biblical themes. There are about 400 items of Chagal including some stained window glasses that are exhibited here. These remarkable museums are welcoming the vacationers to visit the city as many times as they wish.

These attractions made for the visitors of Nice will be considered as the best and the most pleasurable tourist spots in the entire state. All kinds of hotel accommodations are also available around the area of Nice with reasonable charges. Here you can stay at the most elegant and excellent accommodations.

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