Talk about exceeding expectations. The church is remarkable and, for once, we were smart (lucky) enough to accept a guided tour by an incredibly knowledgeable docent. Her ability to explain the sophisticated iconography took us to a new level of understanding. And the history of the unrealized tomb of the son of Tsar Alexander and the subsequent support of the monument as communist Russia essentially expunged the church was truly revealing. Not to be missed!

We had expected the exterior and interior of this Cathedral near the train station to look spectacular. We had not expected to encounter two white lop-eared rabbits happily bouncing around in the grounds, despite the rain. They were delightful. Entrance to the Cathedral is free but if you want to walk beyond the rope barrier or see the small exhibition in the crypt there is a €5 per person cost. It does allow you to get a better view of the ornate interior though. The Cathedral is located quite close to the main train station.

It is a beautiful building. Great history of the Russian nobility who spent their winters in Nice… I remember older ladies. Obviously Russian aristocrats with their companions having afternoon yearly. That was in the late 60’s a must see

This is the biggest church in town and has a Russian design. It can be found in the 19th/20th Century part of town with some open space around it. Quite ornate, decorative inside, and worth a quick visit. If you are a believer, attend a service here for a special experience.

Stunning building.. very impressive… This was definitely on our to-do list and we weren’t disappointed. It is the property of the Russian Federation (the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate) and it was dedicated to the memory of Niholas Alexandrovich Tsarevich of Russia who died in Nice. The construction of the church was funded by his father, Nicholas II. After 1860, when the Nice region became French, the Russian aristocracy stayed in Nice. This led to important architectural heritage, because Russians built villas and buildings which still exist. I would definitely recommend you to visit the church, even with your young ones. Its green surroundings are home to white rabbits. There is a clean toilet if you need to refresh. Since we were in a hurry, we used Uber from Place Massena, which cost about 12 euros.

Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas in Nice is a Russian Orthodox cathedral with beautiful architecture and vibrant colors⛪️. It is really impressive, offering peaceful moments 🌿when you are there. 🐰The surrounding gardens have rabbits walking around, which is so lovely.