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Adam and Eve's House
Exceptional example of a townhouse painted façade
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Located on the rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade which dates to 1584.
One scene is said to depict Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden in a bas-relief - though other suggestions are that it shows the fiery couple who lived there at the time. Whichever is true, it is still one of the best remaining examples of this type of architecture.
The facade was decorated using the technique of "sgraffito", popular in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is done by applying layers of plaster tinted in contrasting colours to a moistened surface.
Visitor comments
- "You would never notice this if it's not pointed out to you. On the second story of a building in a narrow street near the Cours Saleya is a bas-relief of Adam and Eve. The architecture of Nice was so beautiful with so many intricate details. This is just another example of something that you would miss if you were hurrying through an area. Take your time and enjoy all the details of the buildings." - Trip Advisor
- "It's right by the flower markets so spend the 2 minutes it takes if you're nearby. The building itself is closed but you can photograph the outside. It's really beautiful and has lots of intricate detail that could easily be missed if you didn't take the time to look. I loved it" - Trip Advisor
