Emmanuel Philibert , Duke of Savoy , abolished the use of Latin and established Italian as the official language of Nice in 1561 .
Fortifications were largely extended by the House of Savoy and the roads of the city and surrounding region improved .
Emmanuel Philibert , Duke of House of Savoy , abolished the use of Latin and established Italian as the official language of Nice in 1561 .
Fortifications were largely extended by the House of Savoy and the roads of the city and surrounding region improved .