Gare Central Thiers, Nice

This site is the central train station for the city of Nice. The architecture is wonderful, and you will find it to be one of the most beautifully decorated facilities of its kind in Europe. You can see some amazing masonry work and vast open spaces that the location is known for. There is also a lot of ornate molding used to trim the brick structure. The whole facility is quite impressive, and the sheer size of the facility can take your breath away. You can get there by going to the intersection of Jean Medecin and Avenue Thiers.

It was designed by an architect named Bouchot. The construction took place in 1865. It took a couple of years to complete the construction. It is very representative of the type of architectural styling that was expected of train stations during the 19th Century. (It was built during a time when travelers expected their railways to be very highly decorated and stunning to the eye.) It is definitely worth the visit. This is especially so if you have a traveler along that enjoys the nostalgia of old trains and railways stations.