Saint-Nicolas Cathedral, Nice, Provence

In the mid 19th-century, the Russian nobility began to visit Nice and the French Riviera, following the trend set by the English upper class. The cathedral was opened in 1912, funded by Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II, to serve the growing Russian community.

Built in the Old Russian style, inspired by churches in Moscow, the interior is richly decorated with frescoes, icons and its chiselled metal iconostasis which was shipped over from Russia.

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Opening Hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
19:30 - 21:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 12:00
Thursday:
19:00 - 19:30
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
17:00 - 20:30
Sunday:
09:00 - 13:00
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