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Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe
( Worth Seeing ) This magnificent pink and grey Russian Orthodox church, crowned by six gleaming green onion-shaped cupolas, was built by Tsar Nicolas II in 1903 in memory of his son Nicolas, who is buried in the grounds. The young, consumptive Tsarevich Nicolas was brought to Nice in search of good health in 1865, but to no avail. The luxurious villa in which he died was later demolished to construct the cathedral and a mortuary chapel. The interior takes the form of a Greek cross and is brimming with precious icons, frescoes and treasures. The lavish iconostasis separating the sanctuary from the nave features a striking icon of Our Lady of Kazan, painted on wood and set amidst a riot of silver and precious stones. The church still conducts regular services in Russian. Address: avenue Nicolas II Open: 9:30-12, 2:30-6. Closed Sun am Practical: No shorts or sleeveless shirts |
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