Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visit the old town of Nice. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA
Located on the southeastern coast of France, Nice has the poetic and vibrant beauty of a coastal tourist city, but is also very delicate, gentle and ancient. Therefore, every year Nice welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world .
Nice consists of the new town and the old town, of which the old town in Nice is considered the soul of the city. The ancient buildings painted red or yellow with blue shutters, bearing the neoclassical architecture; unique architectural works, museums or cobblestone streets winding through the old houses... make Nice charming.
One of the favorite attractions of tourists when coming to Nice is the lovely parks decorated with statues or works of art. In particular, located between the old town of Nice and the new town is Massena square - the largest square in Nice, with a fountain in the center and a 7-meter high statue of Apollo in the center recreating mysterious stories in Greek mythology.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife visit Vietnamese businessmen in the old town of Nice. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA
Strolling through the old town of Nice, the Prime Minister and his wife visited the Lascaris Museum - a unique cultural site, bearing the historical and artistic imprint of the South of France. The museum is a 17th-century mansion of the Lascaris-Vintimille family - one of the most influential noble families in this region. With its magnificent Baroque architecture and meticulously hand-painted ceilings, the palace was classified as a historical monument in 1946 and officially became a museum in 1970. One of the highlights of the museum is its extremely rich and rare collection of ancient musical instruments, which is the top in France and among the largest in Europe. The collection includes more than 500 musical instruments, including many works from the 17th to 19th centuries, reflecting the development of European classical music.
Violins, violas, and cellos crafted by famous artisans such as Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù are testament to the pinnacle of craftsmanship during this period. In particular, the museum also owns European, African, and Asian folk instruments, creating an interesting cultural exchange. In addition to the musical instrument collection, the museum also displays decorative art works such as paintings, sculptures, ceramics, tapestries, and antique furniture. The rooms in the museum are restored to their original state, with hand-painted ceilings and plasterwork, giving the feeling of entering a real Baroque palace.
Visiting the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his impression and admiration for the collection of valuable artifacts, especially the collection of 500 musical instruments connecting the past - present - future.
Feeling the value of the artifacts at the museum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that culture is an endogenous strength; inspiring and motivating generations; contributing to building, protecting and developing the country quickly, greenly and sustainably.
The Prime Minister also pointed out that culture is a colorful thread and a resounding and heroic sound for the friendship between the two peoples and two countries of Vietnam and the French Republic.
Pham Tiep (Vietnam News Agency)
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