Among the religious monuments, Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Platea is one you cannot miss. This is the main cathedral of the city. Despite this fact, the cathedral is far from tourist routes, and stands out not for its magnitude, but for its sophistication and elegance. At first glance though, it seems simple – but this is only a first impression. On entering inside, you can understand that it is elegant in every detail. Another monument of sacred architecture, Notre-Dame de Bon Port, is famous for the fact that beautiful views of the sea, as well as Antibes and its surroundings, open up from here. You can pray here for the sailors, who also present gifts to the Mother of God to grant them safe and sound return home.
There are fortifications in Antibes, too. We are referring to Fort Carré which is built on the ledge of a rock. It has a star shape, and the time of its construction dates back to the 16th century. The fort is notable for being perfectly preserved, as well as for the fact that some scenes from the James Bond movie, “Never say never” starring Sean Connery, were filmed here. On the way, you should take notice of the monument to a soldier of the First World War. Another military facility designed to protect the city is Bastion Saint Jaume. Located in the main port of the billionaires’ bay, you will also find here an interesting sculpture of Le Nomade – a gazebo in the form of a sitting man made of interlaced iron threads. The views from here are stunning: on the one hand, the sea and on the other hand, the Old Town. As a poet would say, what a beauty!!!
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