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Place Garibaldi is my Favorite Square in Nice

  • March 21, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
Place Garibaldi is my Favorite Square in Nice

Place Garibaldi, with its yellow ochre buildings, green shutters, and arcaded walkways is my favorite square in the city. It is named for one of Nice's most famous sons, born here in 1807, who led the unification of Italy in the mid-1800's. It has just recently been refurbished, after the new tramway bisected it. It now has less traffic so it's easier to see its charm. On one corner is the famous Cafe de Turin, a great place to meet, have a drink, or enjoy their famous oysters. In another darker corner is the Mercury Theater, which shows films in V.O. (Version Originale), so if it's an American, British, Australian film it will be in English with French sub-titles. Near the Cafe de Turin is the Chapelle de St Sepulcre, a chapel of the Blue Penitents, a group of Roman Catholic worshippers who often performed penitent works such as wearing hair shirts, fasting, and other sacrifices. Of a completely opposite theme, also on this square is the most decadent patisserie in the city to buy a chocolate dessert. If that's not a draw, you're not a chocoholic like me.

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