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 ===== History =====
-Nice has a history dating back over 2,000 years. Founded by the Greeks, it later became a Roman colony. The city flourished during the Middle Ages and became a favorite destination for European aristocrats in the 18th and 19th centuries, thanks to its mild climate and picturesque setting.
+Nice has a history dating back over 2,000 years. See [[wp>Timeline_of_Nice|Timeline of Nice]]. Founded by the Greeks, it later became a Roman colony. The city flourished during the Middle Ages and became a favorite destination for European aristocrats in the 18th and 19th centuries, thanks to its mild climate and picturesque setting.
 In 1860, Nice officially became part of France through the Treaty of Turin.
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 See our comprehensive guide to the [[Architecture of Nice]]
+===== People of Nice, Past & Present =====
-===== Celebrities of Nice & the Côte d'Azur =====
+  * **[[People of Ancient Nice]]**: humans have lived in the area for about 400,000 years. Here is their short story.
-Few places on earth have attracted the famous, the brilliant, and the powerful as consistently as Nice and the French Riviera, known in Europe as the //Côte d'Azur//.
-This subject deserves a full entry in our Wiki of Nice and the Côte d'Azur
+  * **[[Celebrities of Nice|Celebrities of Nice and the Côte d'Azur]]**: Perhaps no other area in the world hosts as many celebrities as Nice and the Cote d'Azur.
-  * [[Celebrities of Nice|Celebrities of Nice and the Côte d'Azur]]
+  * **[[Russians_in_Nice|Russians in Nice]]**: the coaste of Nice has drawn thousands of Russians for many years. Here is their story.
-===== Russians in Nice & the Cote d'Azur =====
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-  * [[Russians in Nice|Russians in Nice & the Cote d'Azur]]
 ===== Best Season to Visit =====
   * **Spring** (April to June) and **Autumn** (September to October) are ideal times to visit for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
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   * **Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate**: A baroque cathedral in Place Rossetti.
   * **Colline du Château (Castle Hill)**: Although the castle itself no longer exists, this hill offers panoramic views of Nice, the sea, and the Alps — a great spot for a picnic or a peaceful escape from the city.
+==== Orthodox Russian Churches in Nice ====
+[[Three Russian Orthodox Churches]] or places of worship in Nice — a church, a chapel, and a cathedral — are each linked to a successive generation of Tsarinas and together trace the arc of the Russian imperial presence in the city.
 ==== Place Masséna ====
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 ====== Stay in Nice ======
-===== Accommodation =====
+===== Accommodations =====
 Are you staying in Nice? Here are a few thoughts on where to stay.