The architecture of Provence and the Riviera (1888)
MacGibbon, David, d.1902 · Edinburgh, D. Douglas · leaf 463
llsides. On three sidesthese plunge sheerdown into the sea, andon the fourth or north-ern side of the penin-sula the precipitousrock is only joined tothe mainland by a nar-row strip of low-lyingyE: sandy beach. On theinaccessible platformabove these precipicesstands the ancienttown, surrounded… … FIG. 256. EASTERN GATEWAY, LA TURIUE. which passes by La Turbie. MONACO. 433 The history or traditions of Monaco extend furtherback than those of most of the locahties of the Riviera.It derives its name from Hercules, who is supposed tohave touched here on his way into Spain, and to havegained a…
Architecture -- France Provence · Architecture -- France Riviera
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