Palais Rusca

The Caserne Rusca is a historic building in Nice's Old Town that is now used by the judicial administration. Designed by Filippo Nicolis and built between 1776 and 1780, the complex stands out for its U-shaped layout and its use of Lavagna stone. Originally conceived as a barracks, it has housed various court services since 1990, including the district court and divisions of the regional court. The building adjoins the Clock Tower and sits on the Place du Palais. A protected historic monument since 1976, it bears witness to the city's architectural development, though later alterations in the nineteenth century left it slightly asymmetrical.