Cathedral · Nice

St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Photo: Amin, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral serves the Russian community in Nice with traditional Orthodox services. Visitors can view its five onion domes, ornate interiors and icons brought from Russia. The site remains an active place of worship.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 13 of Grand Tour of France: Paris to Nice in 14 Days

Visiting St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral: what to know

Tickets
Free admission
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Tram line 1 to Tsarévitch stop

Nice itineraries with St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral is on day 4
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How St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Musée MatisseNice
  2. 12:00Cimiez Monastery GardensNice
  3. 15:00St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, NiceNice
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St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral FAQs

Can visitors enter during services?

Yes, but remain quiet and follow Orthodox customs inside.

Are there guided tours available?

No regular tours are offered. Self-guided visits are standard.

Is photography allowed inside?

Photography is permitted in the courtyard but not during services.

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