View from the Bellanda Tower

The view from the Bellanda tower

A panoramic stop on the Nice audio-guided tour, the first belvedere of the Castle hill park offers an open view from the Bellanda tower. It is an integral part of the Nice landscape and has been widely depicted in painting and photography since the nineteenth century.

A nineteenth-century tower

Contrary to appearances, the Bellanda tower dates from the nineteenth century. It was built, like other elements of the hill, in the spirit of the romantic garden, where the real and the false mingle to create a nostalgic atmosphere. It recalls the presence of a real medieval defensive tower, the Saint-Elme tower, located a little further back.

What to see

From the terrace of the Bellanda tower, the panorama over the Bay of Angels and the Promenade des Anglais is exceptional. It is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Nice, ideal for a contemplative pause during the climb to the top of the hill.

Practical information

The Bellanda tower and its belvedere are in the Castle hill park, in Nice. Freely accessible, the viewpoint can be discovered at any time; the park closes according to hours to be checked depending on the season.

When does the Bellanda tower date from ?

From the nineteenth century, built in the spirit of the romantic garden of the Castle hill.

What can be seen from the Bellanda tower ?

An exceptional panorama over the Bay of Angels and the Promenade des Anglais.