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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral is one of the most important Orthodox cathedral outside Russia, this is a beautifully ornate building. It was built to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice. It is recognized as a national monument of France, and it currently belongs to the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate. It is the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe.

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Notre-Dame de l’Assomption Basilica

Notre-Dame de l’Assomption Basilica

0.95km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest church in Nice. It was built between 1864 and 1868 in a Neo-Gothic architectural style.

Marc Chagall National Museum

Marc Chagall National Museum

1.37km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The Chagall Museum is located on Cimiez Hill in Nice. The building was designed by French architect André Hermant and opened to the public in 1973. The museum dedicated to the work of famous painter Marc Chagall. It houses the series of seventeen paintings depicting the biblical message, painted by Chagall.

Place Massena

Place Massena

1.5km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Place Massena is Vieux Nice's biggest and most historic square named for André Masséna. It is the city's most beautiful and historic attraction and has always been the place for great public events since its construction.

Nice Cathedral

Nice Cathedral

1.92km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Nice Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the very heart of the old town of Nice. The cathedral is one of Nice’s major monuments and also it is the seat of the Diocese of Nice.

Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)

Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC)

2km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The museum dedicated to modern art and contemporary art. The collections present an overview of the artistic works considered as avant-garde, from the late 1950s to today.

Musée du Palais Lascaris

Musée du Palais Lascaris

2km from St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

It is a museum of musical instruments located in the historic center of Nice. The museum houses art and music from the 17th and 18th centuries and also has a spectacular collection of 500 instruments.

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