🏰 Castle of Nice

France · Europe · 43.70°N, 7.28°E

The Castle of Nice or Colline du Château was a military citadel. Built at the top of a hill, it stood overlooking the bay of Nice from the 11th century to the 18th century. It was besieged several times, especially in 1543 and in 1691, before it was taken by French troops in 1705 and finally destroyed in 1706 by command of Louis XIV.

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Quick facts

Country	France
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	43.70°N, 7.28°E · view on map

Castle of Nice is located in France, in Europe.

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