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NANCY - A Remarkable City - Part 2

History is often more generous to royal patrons than to artists. However, Stanislas I, the last of the great dukes of Lorraine and a legendary patron of the arts, did not overshadow the great talents of his period. With them, the builder-king gave Nancy its great squares - Place Stanislas, Place de la Carriere and Place d’ Alliance - which have recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

The talented Emmanuel Here, designed the facades with a precision that is hymn to harmony. The wrought-iron railings were designed by Jean Lamour and edged with gold leaf. Guibal sculpted the Fountains of Neptune and Amphitrite and wine flowed from them on their inaguration in November 1755.

Place Stanislas now counts as one of Europe’s finest public squares. Lively, warm, colorful that attracts visitors around the world. The masterful work in stone, bronze, wrought iron and paint of some of the great talents in their field achieved perfection in Nancy.

Since 2005 visitors have discovered a now pedestrian square renovated and embellished. Also, Nancy pays homage to the artists work and recreates the atmosphere of the era, a period of intense creativity that reaffirmed Nancy’s place in the history of art.

Source: Nancy Tourism

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