By the walls of Bastion Saint Andre, Francia

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Viaggiatore Oh là là Côte d’Azur
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- Giorno 3
- sabato 16 settembre 2023 15:36
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitudine: 23 ft
- Francia Couvent des Bernadines d'Antibes 43.577054, 7.12609343°34’37” N 7°7’34” E
By the walls of Bastion Saint Andre
16 settembre 2023, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We came out on the other side of the Bastion to see more Roman ruins, a small dog park, and a back terrace of The Golden Beef restaurant (we skipped that one). We then continued on the old ramparts to another small square with a monument to Albert 1st of Belgium wo popularly referred to as Knight King
Dutch: Koning-Ridder, French: Roi-Chevalier) or ( as the case here)
Soldier King (Dutch: Koning-Soldaat, French: Roi-Soldat) in reference to his role during World War I.
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ViaggiatoreInteresting photos! The bust of Albert 1 was interesting -- what were the "piled rocks" and chain sculpture? Beautiful ocean views! Thanks.
17/09/23RispostaTradurre
ViaggiatorePiled rocks are yet another remnants of Roman ruins. The sculpture is entitled Deep 9 – Cargo Unit”, a work by Jean Octobon. The artist is passionate about metal and steel, which he uses in his works. According to him. 'The oversized cargo unit traces the"story of iron and the person who uses it and who links it forever to the sea,”
17/09/23RispostaTradurre
ViaggiatoreThat's fascinating! Thanks
19/09/23RispostaTradurre
ViaggiatoreThe visions of artists.... (keep that in mind for some other art, right?! 🤣🤪)
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