Place Garibaldi

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Row of people sit around the Statue of Garibald at Place Garibaldi (town square) in Nice, France.

Named for Nice-born Italian nationalist and military hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, this grand square was a military parade ground at the time of its creation in the late 18th century. These days it's a lively community gathering place, surrounded by cafes, bars and restaurants. The tram line 1 passes through. Line 2 stops just underground.

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