Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice

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8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The cathedral was built by a Russian architect in 1912.”

– Michelin Guide

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The cathedral boasts dozens of intricate icons – unfortunately, there is very little in the way of explanation for visitors." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This Byzantine fantasy is the largest of its kind outside the motherland." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"An Orthodox church built by the Royal Family for the Russian community exiled to the French Riviera. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Ordered built by none other than Tsar Nicholas II, this recently renovated cathedral is the most beautiful religious edifice of the Orthodoxy outside Russia." Full review