Church, mosque or temple · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas
Russian Orthodox cathedral with green onion domes.
Paid entry about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas matters
This cathedral with its onion domes looks as if it has been dropped from Moscow into the Riviera. It was built in the early 20th century for the Russian community that wintered in Nice. The interior has painted icons and rich decoration.
Talking points
- It is a Russian Orthodox cathedral.
- It was built for the Russian community.
- The onion domes are a surprising sight.
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