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Place Massena

Nice, France
Ranked #7 of 48 attractions in Nice
4.0 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: A picturesque city square in Nice's historic quarter.
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Athens, Greece
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It is the gateway to the old town. Go and shop at the big Departemnt store or stroll around the place among the palm trees. Even if it is a ta city centre, it is relaxing and enjoyable. Do not miss! More

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Belfast
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

lovely area, close to the old town and promenade. Great to just sit and watch the world go by! More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is a large central space with cafes and shops all around it. Nearby are gardens and bus stops for the Ligne d'azur buses to various places. More

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San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Why should you go there? It just has a lot of energy from the young people of France. It is fairly touristy but there are a lot of street performers etc who make it a cool place to just check out. The Rodin-esque statues and the main statues are cool at night too. There are some decent places to get... More

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Fascinating sculptures - can't make up my mind whether I like or hate them! An open space with a lot happening all the time yet with peaceful park areas in which to sit. More

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Isle of Wight
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Place Massena is a great empty expanse of paving tiles crisscrossed by tramway lines and dotted with inexplicable plinths with strange sculpted people who light up at night. You have to cross it or pass through it to get most places in Nice but I could not recommend it as a destination. Where are the shade trees? The seats? The... More

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ulsterIE
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Lovely big square but the seating, big granite slabs, was uninviting and most uncomfortable. An old fashioned park bench would have been lovely for weary walkers. More

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Perth
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

You will walk through this square anyway...it is so central. It is abit down at heel but some of the street dancers we saw there were good. More

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Montreal
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Place Massena is a good place to find great restaurants. Walk around at any time is very safe. More

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New Paltz
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

A great spot to get the feel of Nice,old and new. Sip a coffee and watch the people walk by. More

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