Garibaldi, the Hero of Italian Unity Born in Nice
Giuseppe Garibaldi was born in Nice on 4 July 1807. A major figure of the Risorgimento, he always claimed his attachment to his native city.
A man from Nice at the head of the Risorgimento
Born in Nice, then under French rule, Garibaldi became a sailor, then a military leader. His campaigns, notably the Expedition of the Thousand in 1860, contributed to the unification of Italy.
1860: the conflict with the annexation
The same year, Nice was ceded to France. Garibaldi, who felt both Italian and from Nice, denounced the cession and the plebiscite that validated it.
Place Garibaldi in Nice
Place Garibaldi, lined with arcades in the Sardinian style, is one of the finest squares in the city. It bears a statue of the hero and lies close to the Old Port, at the foot of Mont-Boron.
Mont-Boron, home to the Le Vert Boron apartment, overlooks the Old Port about ten minutes from Old Nice: an ideal starting point for exploring these historic places.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Garibaldi born in Nice?
Yes, Giuseppe Garibaldi was born in Nice on 4 July 1807.
Where can I see the statue of Garibaldi in Nice?
On Place Garibaldi, near the Old Port and the Mont-Boron district.
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