The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 452
FIG. 244. CROSS AT CIMIES. NICE. 421 which gallantly withstood so many sieges, and not a singleancient building is preserved. The environs of Nice, although full of natural beauties,are remarkably destitute of architectural interest. Thefew Roman relics at Cemenelum have already been de-scribed.… … FIG. 245. CASTLE OF ST ANDRE, NEAR NICE. tained. In the Parvis in front stands a remarkable cross(Fig. 244), bearing the image of the crucified seraph whoappeared to St Francis of Assisi. The cross bears a quatre-foil on each of its three upper points, with the figure of aBishop and a Monk carved…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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