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Tags : Church & Cathedral
Timings : Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM
Entry Fee : Free
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The St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral is the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral housed in the lovely French city of Nice. The bell tower dome of the cathedral is completely covered in gold leaf, and its design is based on a Greek cross.
t was constructed in the early 20th century as a memorial to the son of Aleksandr II tsarevich Nicolai. Each of its six bulbous domes has an Italian gold cross attached. Magnificent mosaics adorn the red brick façade of this building. The church's interior is equally impressive, with breathtakingly elaborate decorations. In 1987, the cathedral was granted the title "Heritage of the 20th century" and was registered as a historical monument.
Other Important Objective Information : Chaurch might be closed to tourists from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM during sacramants and ceremonies.