St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Cathédrale Orthodoxe Saint-Nicolas de Nice
An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera.

📜 Eastern Orthodox cathedral, national monument of France.
🔍 Second largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe.

Why Go

👑 Built by Royal Family, funded by Tsar Nicholas II
🎨 Remarkable iconostasis and frescoes
🏛️ Registered as Historic Monument, 20th Century Heritage label

Tips

🚌 Buses 4, 7, 23 pass nearby at Parc Impérial / Gambetta stop
🚶 Free guided tour daily from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Hours

🕒 All year round, daily.

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