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Place Stanislas

Nancy, France
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Nancy
5.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: You may know the place is guarded with golden gates and magnificent statues and fountains. The fine art museum is also on this square. But you might... more »
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Switzerland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This historical is a must and for sure everybody visiting Nancy will visit. It is impoprtant to visit at day time and also a second visit in the evening to enjoy the place. More

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Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

While traveling in Lorraine we decided to stop in Nancy for lunch and to take a look around, not knowing much about what was found there. The Place Stanislas, a UNESCO world heritage site, was definitely worth the stop. The square is large and imposing, surrounded by black and gilt gates with an impressive statue of its namesake in the... More

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Katzweiler
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

it is a large square surrounded by decorative buildings, black wrought iron gilded with gold designs on the lamp posts and gates, fountains tucked in the corners. cafes line 3 sides of the square which allow for comfortable people watching and good food. More

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miami
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I visited this place when it was night, and it was lit up and beautiful. In daylight, it's even better! More

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Lanaken, Belgium
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Nancy is one of those cities we normally drive through very fast on our way to wintersports or the South of France. This time on a wine trip to the Alsace we stopped here for lunch. we now know what we have been missing all these years! Absolutely worth the visit! More

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Northern California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This is a must-see location in Nancy. All the gates are gorgeous. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Anyone visiting Nancy is doing themselves a disfavor if they don't visit Place Stanislas! And since we first visited some time ago it's now car free - so great to let the kids run around while you enjoy a sunny afternoon beer. More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Very interesting place to visit- Nancy is a lovely place to visit. Place Stanislas is very interesting More

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Verdun, France
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The story goes... in Place Stanislas there is a tile with a little star engraved upon it. That was the very last tile to be laid in the square. Once you're done busy gawping at the magnificent gold and iron gates and sculptures in Place Stanislas, and you've had enough of observing humanity in all its diverse splendour each staking... More

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Vevey, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Probably one of the three most beautiful squares in Europe More

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