And again, Nancy

This city began to be mentioned in manuscripts from the VII century.Nancy's motto was and is such words: "Qui s' y frotte s'y pique". Literally, in Russian, whoever is against us will be pricked. As Alexander Nevsky said, “Whoever comes to us with a sword will die by the sword.” In 1914, during The First World WarThere was fierce fighting near Nancy. After the occupation of France by Nazi Germany (1940), the Nancy area became one of the centers of the resistance movement. In September 1944, Nancy was liberated from the invaders.

 

Nancy is divided into an old city with narrow curved streets and ancient buildings (the ducal palace, XIV-XVI centuries, now a museum; the church of the Cordeliers, XV century, etc.) and a new city, built in the southern direction according to a regular plan from the XVI-XVII centuries. Central ensemble consisting of interconnected squaresThe quarry and government (with arcades, grates, fountains, etc.), created mainly in the XVIII century. Uh. Ere de Corney. J. Lamour et al. Walk with me through Stanislas Square and see the photo. It used to be asphalted and had cars on it. A few years ago, it was renovated, now it's covered in cobblestones. "" In summer, all the nearby cafes are located right on the square.

In the old part of the city there is a ducal palace and a cathedral, in which there are burials of all the dukes of Giza. It's a museum, though. Next is the Square of the Quarries, where the old palace of the government of Lorraigia is located. To the left will be the street and St. Epres Square (without preparation and can not say!) The church was built in 1450, rebuilt in 1864 and 1871. Let's have a little laugh... Trule, one of the famous architects of the 19th century, asked for help and money for the reconstruction of this church from Napoleon III and the emperor of Austria François-Joseph, and at the same time said: “God will reward you, he is my good friend.” Park Penipenier, an area of 20 hectares, sculptures made by August Rodin. The Pépinière Park in Nancy was established in 1765 by order of King Stanisław to “create a place for walking and entertainment for the people of Nancy.” At the end of the XIX century (more precisely in 1875), a gazebo-kiosk (kiosque) was built there according to the project of the architect Mori. I present this picture to you. The park has a zoo, a playground for children with swings, the Guiniol Theatre.•

We are now moving into a new part of the city. On St. Nicholas Street you can see the gate of St. Georges Dizier - this is the oldest gate of the XVII century. The house of Adams is also interesting. This house is very elegant in architectural terms and is richly ornamented, built in 1718. Jacob Adam finished the bas-relief with sculptures on the facade with an allegorical meaning. Curls on the windows are decorated with different animals from different parts of the world. Below the windows are figures of famous people holding the attributes of painting, music, sculptures. For curious readers, Adama is a family of famous sculptures (not from Adam and Eve). On St. Catherine Street there is a zoomuseum with live fish and the Arc de Triomphe, connecting the old part of the city with the new. This monument is dedicated to the glory of Louis XY. There are many interesting places in Nancy, all you need to see and feel. All this makes Nancy an original city, full of contrasts, just as incomprehensible. Like people between two cultures. There are many houses, many squares that are told to you, if you know how to listen to them with patience, but Nancy can also trust you with her future, her hopes, her secrets. We need to love our ancestors to build the future.

Nancy today is a modern city, connected by the railway and Tomblin Airport.