# Castle Hill Park (Parc de la Colline du Château) 6

Ride up a historic Castle Hill Elevator or climb the three hundred stairs to the top of Castle Hill Park to enjoy the most scenic and iconic views over Nice and the Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels).

Park with View 

# Old Town (Vieille Ville) 6

This pedestrianized district is lively both night and day throughout the year and features cobblestoned lanes, narrow alleyways, historic churches, and a charming atmosphere reminiscent of nearby Italy.

City District 

# Marc Chagall Museum 5

Created during Chagall’s lifetime, this museum holds the largest collection of Chagall’s works in the world, including paintings, three large stained-glass windows, and sculptures.

• • • Important Masterpieces: None
    • Highlight: Song of Songs IV, Marc Chagall (1958)

1) Song of Songs IV, Marc Chagall (1958) 
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2) The Acrobat, Marc Chagall (1930)
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3) Elijah & Zodiac Mosaic, Marc Chagall (c. 1971) 
74 cm × 81 cm (29 in × 32 in)
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Fine Arts Museum Gallery Space: ca. 1,000 m2 | Galleries: ca. 15 | Artworks on Display: ca. 200 | Established: 1973

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# Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (MAMAC) 5.5

After admiring the monumental sculptures of the forecourt, as well as the collections inside including numerous works by Niki de Saint Phalle and Yves Klein, be sure to take a tour of the terraces, real lookouts offering stunning views of the city.

• • • Important Masterpieces: None
    • Highlight: Loch Ness Monster by Niki de Saint Phalle (1993, located in front of the museum)

1) Loch Ness Monster, Niki de Saint Phalle (1993), located in front of the museum
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2) Square Head, Sacha Sosno (2002), located in the Jardin Sacha Sosno next to the museum, 30 m × 14 m 
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3) Blue Venus, Yves Klein (1962)
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Modern Art Museum Gallery Space: ca. 4,500 m2 | Galleries: ca. 10 | Artworks on Display: ca. 200 | Established: 1990 | Visitors (2014): 158,714

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# Jules Chéret Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux Arts Jules Chéret) 5.5

Established in 1928 in a magnificent villa from the late 19th century, the collections of paintings and sculptures in the Jules Chéret Fine Arts Museum range from the 14th to the 20th century.

• • • Important Masterpieces: None
    • Highlight of the Collection: Thaïs, Henri Adrien Tanoux (1920), 215 × 235 cm

1) Thaïs, Henri Adrien Tanoux (1920), 215 × 235 cm
145 cm × 115 cm (57 in × 45 in)
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2) Harem Servant Girl, Paul Désiré Trouillebert (1874) 
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3) Christ at the Cross, Agnolo Bronzino (ca. 1545) 
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4) Theseus conquering the bull at Marathon, Carle Van Loo (1745), 350 x 700 cm
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5) Luncheon on the Grass, Jules Chéret (1904)
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Fine Arts Museum Gallery Space: ca. 1,000 m2 | Galleries: ca. 10 | Artworks on Display: ca. 300 | Established: 1860

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# Musée Matisse (Villa des Arènes) 5

Dedicated to the artist Henri Matisse who lived in Nice until his death, the Musée Matisse is since 1963 housed in the Villa des Arénes, 2km north of the city center.

While the 17th-century Genoese-style building on the Cimiez hill is beautiful, the collection is exceedingly small and modest, therefore this museum is the one to skip if you only have limited time in Nice. 

• • • Important Masterpieces: 1
    • Highlight of the Collection: The Rocaille Armchair by Henri Matisse (1946), 80 cm × 62 cm (31.5 in × 24.4 in)

1) The Rocaille Armchair, Henri Matisse (1946)
80 cm × 62 cm (31.5 in × 24.4 in) 
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2) Fleurs et fruits, Henri Matisse (1952–1953)
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3) Fenêtre à Tahiti, Henri Matisse (1935)
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Modern Art Museum Gallery Space: ca. 1,000 m2 | Galleries: ca. 20 | Artworks on Display: ca. 150 | Visitors (2014): 173,128 | Established: 1963

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# Place Masséna 5

Named after French military commander Andre Massena (1758–1817) the magnificent main square of Nice contains a monumental fountain with a 7 m-high statue of Apollo, illuminated display fountains, red ochre buildings of Italian architecture.

Since 2007 the square also features a spectacular modern art installation of kneeling men on tall poles by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa. They are most eye-catching at night when lit up in bright colors.

Square

# Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Nicholas 5 

Constructed in 1912 by Tsar Nicholas, the head of the Romanov family, with its typical Russian-style onion domes this cathedral is considered one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches outside of Russia.

Orthodox Church

# Opera de Nice 5

The principal opera venue in Nice is located in the old town in a beautiful Italian-style building and offers three types of performances: operas, ballets, and classical concerts. The opulent interior includes a ceiling mural painted by Emmanuel Costa, sculptures by Raimondi, and a magnificent 600-bulb chandelier.

Historic Building | Opera House Completed: 1885 | Capacity: 1,093 Spectators