Garibaldi Square in Nice is a beautiful Baroque architecture sample, one of the oldest and largest squares in the city. This is a popular meeting spot for the local citizens and tourists, and one of the main crossroads of Nice city.
Garibaldi Square Nice is conveniently located between the old town and the center of the city, Port of Lympia and commercial center.
Garibaldi Square was designed by Antonio Spinelli in the second half of the 18th century.
The square acquired its name thanks to well known Giuseppe Garibaldi, a hero of Italian unification.
In the center of this beautiful square there is a statue of Garibaldi, erected in 1891 by Gustave and Etex Deloye.
The first name of the square was Piazza Vittorini, due to the memory of King Victor Amedee III of Sardinia. It was a meeting square to celebrate arrivals of rulers from Sardinia and Turin.
Today Garibaldi square is partially a pedestrian area. It is crossed by Avenue de la Republique, Boulevard Jean Jaures, Catherine Segurane Street and Cassini Street.
Garibaldi square is in close walking distance from Old Town of Nice, Port of Nice, municipal theater and Colline du Chateau hill. Promenade des Angles is about 10-15 minutes walk from the square if you follow the tram line. Nice port if located a bit closer and you can get there in about 5 minutes walk from the square.
You can also take a tram or bus to reach any city attraction.
During weekends Garibaldi Square Nice turns into a flea market, where plenty if items are for sale – clothes, hats, tableware, old souvenirs. The market occupies almost a half of the square, leaving space for other activities.
Another part of the square is for rest – local restaurant is open for visitors after 11am approximately, offering sits in the open air.