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66 Historical Places to Visit Near Old Town (Vieux Nice)

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Historical Places to Visit Near Old Town (Vieux Nice)

  1. 1. Archiginnasio of Bologna
  2. 2. Boccadasse
  3. 3. Via Garibaldi
  4. 4. Piazza De Ferrari
  5. 5. The Portico of San Luca
  6. 6. Asinelli Tower
  7. 7. Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai
  8. 8. Santo Stefano Basilica
  9. 9. Fountain of Neptune
  10. 10. Lighthouse of Genoa (La Lanterna)
  11. 11. Two Towers (Due Torri)
  12. 12. Piazza Maggiore
  13. 13. Valentino Park and Castle
  14. 14. Basilica of Superga
  15. 15. Palazzo Madama
  16. 16. Piazza Castello
  17. 17. Royal Palace of Turin
  18. 18. Royal Palace of Milan
  19. 19. Arena di Verona
  20. 20. Piazza delle Erbe
  21. 21. Juliet's House
  22. 22. Castelvecchio
  23. 23. Ponte Pietra
  24. 24. Torre dei Lamberti
  25. 25. Piazza Bra
  26. 26. Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore
  27. 27. Piazza del Campo (Siena)
  28. 28. Siena Cathedral
  29. 29. Torre del Mangia
  30. 30. Palazzo Pubblico
  31. 31. Biblioteca Piccolomini
  32. 32. Piazza del Duomo (Siena)Italy→Siena
  33. 33. Battistero di San Giovanni
  34. 34. Le Panier (Old Town)
  35. 35. Château de Flaugergues
  36. 36. Arc de Triomphe (Montpellier)
  37. 37. Montpellier Cathedral
  38. 38. Promenade du Peyrou
  39. 39. Place Massena
  40. 40. Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau)
  41. 41. Fort SaintJean
  42. 42. La Canebiere (Main Street)
  43. 43. Verona
  44. 44. Chateau d'If
  45. 45. Vieux Port
  46. 46. Basilique NotreDame de la Garde
  47. 47. Traboules (hidden passageways)
  48. 48. Fourviere Hill and the Roman Theatres
  49. 49. Presqu'ile District
  50. 50. Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
  51. 51. Basilica of NotreDame de Fourviere
  52. 52. Siena
  53. 53. The Duomo
  54. 54. Ponte Vecchio
  55. 55. Palazzo Vecchio
  56. 56. Boboli Gardens
  57. 57. Basilica of Santa Croce
  58. 58. Pitti Palace
  59. 59. Baptistery of St John
  60. 60. Medici Chapels
  61. 61. Piazza della Signoria
  62. 62. Sforza Castle
  63. 63. Santa Maria delle Grazie
  64. 64. The Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci)
  65. 65. Navigli District
  66. 66. Piazza del Duomo
Archiginnasio of Bologna
Historical Landmark
1
The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most significant buildings in the city of Bologna, Italy,..
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Boccadasse
Historic Fishing Village
2
Boccadasse is a historic fishing village in the city of Genoa, located in northwestern Italy. Nestle..
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Via Garibaldi
Historic Street
3
Via Garibaldi is a street in the historical centre of Genoa, and a main thoroughfare in the city's U..
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Piazza De Ferrari
Historic Square
4
Piazza De Ferrari is the main square of Genoa and the heart of the city, known for its remarkable fo..
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The Portico of San Luca
Historical Landmark
5
The Portico of San Luca is a significant historical and architectural feature in Bologna, Italy, con..
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Asinelli Tower
Historical Landmark
6
The Asinelli Tower, located in Bologna, Italy, is an iconic symbol of the city with a rich history d..
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Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai
Historic Buildings
7
The Palazzo dei Banchi and Palazzo dei Notai are two historic buildings located in the heart of Bolo..
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Santo Stefano Basilica
Historical Landmark
8
The Basilica of Santo Stefano, also known as the Seven Churches, is a complex of religious edifices ..
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Fountain of Neptune
Historical landmark
9
The Fountain of Neptune is a monumental civic fountain located in the eponymous Piazza del Nettuno n..
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Lighthouse of Genoa (La Lanterna)
Historical Landmark
10
The Lighthouse of Genoa, also known as La Lanterna, is a remarkable historical landmark and a symbol..
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Two Towers (Due Torri)
Historic Landmark
11
The Two Towers, known locally as Le Due Torri, are the symbolic landmarks of Bologna, Italy. They ar..
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Piazza Maggiore
Historic Square
12
Piazza Maggiore is the principal square in Bologna, Italy, and has been the heart of the city since ..
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Valentino Park and Castle
Park and Historic site
13
The Parco del Valentino, commonly known as Valentino Park, is a popular public park situated in Turi..
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Basilica of Superga
Historical Landmark
14
The Basilica of Superga is a baroque church in the city of Turin, Italy, and stands on the crest of ..
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Palazzo Madama
Historic Building/Museum
15
Palazzo Madama in Turin, Italy, is a historic building of immense architectural and cultural signifi..
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Piazza Castello
Historical Landmark
16
Piazza Castello is one of the most significant architectural and historical places in the heart of T..
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Royal Palace of Turin
Historical Landmark
17
The Royal Palace of Turin, located in the heart of Turin, is an architectural and historical treasur..
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Royal Palace of Milan
Historical Landmark
18
The Royal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano) is a historical building in Milan, Italy, which ..
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Arena di Verona
Historical Landmark
19
The Arena di Verona is an ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city of Verona, Italy. It is one..
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Piazza delle Erbe
Historical landmark
20
Piazza delle Erbe is the vibrant heart of Verona, Italy, originally the town's forum during Roman ti..
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Juliet's House
Historical Landmark
21
Juliet's House, or Casa di Giulietta, is one of Verona's most visited attractions, drawing admirers ..
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Castelvecchio
Historic site, Museum
22
Castelvecchio is a prominent historical landmark and museum located in Verona, Italy. Translated as ..
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Ponte Pietra
Historical Landmark
23
Ponte Pietra, or the 'Stone Bridge', is an archaic and picturesque bridge spanning the Adige River i..
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Torre dei Lamberti
Historical Landmark
24
Torre dei Lamberti is a significant historical tower located in Verona, Italy, offering panoramic vi..
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Piazza Bra
Historic Square
25
Piazza Bra is one of the largest public squares in the Italian city of Verona and serves as the entr..
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Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore
Historic Church
26
The Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore is a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture and is consider..
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Piazza del Campo (Siena)
Historical Landmark
27
Piazza del Campo, known simply as Il Campo, is the principal public space of the historic center of ..
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Siena Cathedral
Historical Landmark
28
Siena Cathedral, or Duomo di Siena, is a medieval church in Siena, Italy, that stands as a masterful..
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Torre del Mangia
Historical Landmark
29
Torre del Mangia is a prominent historical bell tower located in Siena, Italy, constructed between 1..
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Palazzo Pubblico
Historic building/Museum
30
The Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace) is a historic building in Siena, Italy and is one of the most i..
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Biblioteca Piccolomini
Historical Library
31
The Biblioteca Piccolomini is a historical library situated within the complex of Siena Cathedral in..
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Piazza del Duomo (Siena)Italy→Siena
Historic Square/Cathedral
32
Piazza del Duomo in Siena, Italy, is one of the most recognized public squares in the country, famed..
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Battistero di San Giovanni
Historical Landmark
33
The Battistero di San Giovanni, also known as the Baptistry of St. John, is an architectural marvel ..
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Le Panier (Old Town)
Historical Quarter
34
Le Panier is the oldest quarter in Marseille, France, radiating charm and history through its narrow..
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Château de Flaugergues
Historical Landmark
35
The Château de Flaugergues is a magnificent example of the French folie architecture nestled in the ..
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Arc de Triomphe (Montpellier)
Historical Landmark
36
The Arc de Triomphe in Montpellier, France, is a historical monument built in the 17th century to ho..
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Montpellier Cathedral
Historical Landmark
37
Montpellier Cathedral, officially known as Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Montpellier, is a Roman Cathol..
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Promenade du Peyrou
Historical Landmark
38
Promenade du Peyrou is an iconic historical park located in Montpellier, France. This majestic prome..
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Place Massena
Historical landmark/Square
39
Place Masséna is a historical and central square located in Nice, France. This iconic public space i..
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Castle Hill (Colline du Chateau)
Historical Landmark
40
Perched atop a hill overlooking the beautiful Bay of Angels and Nice's Old Town, Castle Hill (Collin..
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Fort SaintJean
Historic Fortification
41
Fort Saint-Jean is a historic fortress located at the entrance of the Old Port in Marseille, France...
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La Canebiere (Main Street)
Historic Street
42
La Canebière is the historic high street in the heart of Marseille, France. Renowned as the city's m..
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Verona
Historical City
43
Verona, located in northern Italy's Veneto region, is famously known for its historical significance..
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Chateau d'If
Historical Landmark
44
Château d'If is a fortress turned prison located on the island of If, the smallest island in the Fri..
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Vieux Port
Historic Site
45
Vieux Port, known in French as 'Vieux-Port de Marseille,' is the historic port of Marseille, France...
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Basilique NotreDame de la Garde
Historical Landmark
46
The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, often referred to as La Bonne Mère, stands majestically over M..
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Traboules (hidden passageways)
Historical passageways
47
Traboules are a unique feature of the city of Lyon in France, particularly known in the historical a..
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Fourviere Hill and the Roman Theatres
Historical landmark
48
Fourviere Hill, known as 'the hill that prays' due to its religious sites, offers panoramic views of..
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Presqu'ile District
Historic city center
49
Presqu'ile District is nestled at the heart of Lyon, France, between the Rhône and Saône rivers, for..
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Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Historical District
50
Vieux Lyon, or Old Town, is an emblematic district of Lyon, France, famed for its historical and arc..
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Basilica of NotreDame de Fourviere
Historical landmark/Place of worship
51
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is perched atop the Fourvière Hill in Lyon, France, dominati..
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Siena
Historic City
52
Siena, a city in Italy’s central Tuscany region, is distinguished by its medieval brick buildings. T..
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The Duomo
Historical Landmark
53
The Duomo, also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, is an iconic symbol of Florence, I..
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Ponte Vecchio
Historical Landmark
54
Ponte Vecchio, or 'Old Bridge,' is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, It..
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Palazzo Vecchio
Historical Landmark
55
Palazzo Vecchio, meaning 'Old Palace,' is a historic town hall situated in the center of Florence, I..
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Boboli Gardens
Historical Garden
56
The Boboli Gardens, situated directly behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy, are a monumental p..
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Basilica of Santa Croce
Historic church
57
The Basilica of Santa Croce, situated in Florence, Italy, is one of the most significant and largest..
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Pitti Palace
Historical Landmark
58
The Pitti Palace, originally known as Palazzo Pitti, is a grand Renaissance mansion situated on the ..
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Baptistery of St John
Landmark/Historical Site
59
The Baptistery of St. John, known locally as Battistero di San Giovanni, is an iconic religious monu..
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Medici Chapels
Historical Landmark
60
The Medici Chapels in Florence, Italy, are two structures at the Basilica of San Lorenzo, built as t..
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Piazza della Signoria
Historic Square
61
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square located in the heart of Florence, Italy, and is the foca..
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Sforza Castle
Historical Landmark
62
Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) is an imposing medieval fortress located in Milan, Italy, origina..
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Church / Historical Landmark
63
Santa Maria delle Grazie is a historic church and Dominican convent located in Milan, Italy, renowne..
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The Last Supper (Leonardo da Vinci)
Historical Site
64
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most iconic and celebrated works of the Renaissan..
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Navigli District
Historic District
65
The Navigli District in Milan, Italy, is famed for its intricate network of canals, which historical..
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Piazza del Duomo
Historical Landmark
66
Piazza del Duomo is the main city square of Milan, Italy, and is named after the enormous and stunni..
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