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Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas a Nice

Av Nicolas II, 06000 Nice, France
04 93 96 88 02
Ranked #18 of 48 attractions in Nice
4.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
Owner description: This Russian cathedral was built in the early 20th century in honor of the son of Czar Nicholas II, who died in Nice after failing to recover from...... more » Owner description: This Russian cathedral was built in the early 20th century in honor of the son of Czar Nicholas II, who died in Nice after failing to recover from tuberculosis. « less
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PortlandMaine
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We got there after 6pm and the gates were locked but still a beautiful night so we got great pictures of the church and grounds and signage. It was about a 10 minute walk from the rail station but worth it!! Beautiful! More

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Hong Kong, China
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is a beautiful cathedrale. However, the location is really not good. This one is located near the train station. In fact, it is quite far away from the train station. I went there alone and I always thought about just turning back and going away. But if you go there with friends, i think it is a good idea... More

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See 3 more reviews by Yeening for Nice
London, United Kingdom
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Unfortunately this place was closed when we visited, but the building itself is beautiful, and for someone like me who has not visited Russia, it is something so different architecturally that it should most certainly be seen. More

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See 5 more reviews by bobdibest for Nice
Cleveland, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Went in 2004. Very good and very beautiful. Recommend to all who travel. More

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Vienna, Austria
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

the building itself is wonderful, but it is closed, we were told by the guard that it will be opened only on Sat.+Sun for mass time. More

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See 5 more reviews by Marta S for Nice
Hertfordshire, UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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We made the extra effort to enquire about the dress code and opening hours etc at our hotel and then made our way there only to be rudely greeted by a security guard snapping at us that it was "CLOSED!". When we politely asked when would it be open again, his response was "NEVER!". Another couple was standing at the... More

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See 6 more reviews by OEkiwi for Nice
Chetenham
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

After a bus ride we found the church which looks macnificent from the outside. Two heavies on the gate would not allow entry. Said it was closed, no one allowed in, Said it would never be open. Did not give an answer as to why. More

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See 3 more reviews by Michael R for Nice
Washington,DC
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

After finding a parking space, we walked to the entrance, only to be told that the cathedral was closed for renovations. We could just see the exterior from a short distance. More

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Scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Looked beautiful from the outside, would have loved to be able to go in More

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West Bromwich, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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It was closed when we got there on Saturday lunchtime, including gates to grounds. Check times of opening before setting off as it is not easy to find. More

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