Place Rossetti (Rossetti Square), Nice
If you need a place to go for a day to just sit back and watch the world go by in Nice, you may want to visit the famous Rossetti Square. This public square is reachable by several of the old streets that wander through this part of town. It has a beautiful fountain at the heart of the location, done in a classic Italian Baroque style.
The square is located in the center of the part of town known as the Old Nice. The surrounding buildings are very old, and almost appear as though they are leaning far enough to fall over. Please also watch out for the laundry hanging overhead. While in the area, you may want to visit the Saint R茅parate Cathedral or get yourself some ice cream at Fenocchio鈥檚. The church is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in town while the ice cream is very popular among tourists and locals alike. You will also want to plan on having lunch or dinner in one of the fine restaurants or cafes located around the square. Bon App茅tit.
The square is located in the center of the part of town known as the Old Nice. The surrounding buildings are very old, and almost appear as though they are leaning far enough to fall over. Please also watch out for the laundry hanging overhead. While in the area, you may want to visit the Saint R茅parate Cathedral or get yourself some ice cream at Fenocchio鈥檚. The church is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture in town while the ice cream is very popular among tourists and locals alike. You will also want to plan on having lunch or dinner in one of the fine restaurants or cafes located around the square. Bon App茅tit.
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Sight Name: Place Rossetti (Rossetti Square)
Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Nice, France (See walking tours in Nice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Nice, France
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
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