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Adam and Eve House in Nice

An ancient house in Nice, France, features a rare 1584 facade decorated with the sgraffito technique.

The house, located at 8 rue Poissonnerie, is one of the last remaining examples of a painted house from its era in the city.

Sgraffito involves applying layers of contrasting colored plaster to a wet surface, a technique popular in 15th and 16th century Italy.

The facade's decoration is said by some to depict Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, while local lore suggests it portrays a fiery couple who resided there.

Regardless of the interpretation, it remains a significant example of this architectural style in Nice.

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