Russian Cathedral

Marvel at the awesome juxtaposition of the traditional Russian onion towers and the tropical palm trees that together make the picturesque backdrop of the Russian Cathedral, Nice one of the greatest landmarks of the French Riviera. It was in the mid 19th century that Russian aristocracy profusely used the Riviera city as a tranquil getaway;

years have gone by but you can still feel the fragrance of this Russian romanticism amidst the indelible marks left back by them at every corner of this city. Nice's Russian Cathedral is one such wonders that you must see on your Nice vacation.

The reason why your Nice Tours remain incomplete sans a visit to the Russian Cathedral is its architectural finesse that provides you with a rare opportunity to experience the former U.S.S.R. on the Cote d'Azur. Built in 1912 by Tsar Nicolas, it stands out as a national monument of France that is also the oldest in the entire Western Europe.

The Russian Cathedral, Nice, France is the first of its kind that got designated as an Orthodox Cathedral outside Russia. It boasts of a plethora of icons, woodwork, and frescos all shrouded with an enigmatic old world charm that is very distinct from the royalty of the Russian court. Till date many Russian families live in Nice, to whom this place is of great historical significance with which they share a very spacial emotional bondage as well.

It was at this site where a commemorative chapel was erected as an ode to the the crowned prince, the son of Emperor Alexander II, Grand Duke Nicholas. Even before that there used to exist a church here.; but later it got replaced by the Russian Cathedral, that has grown over the years as major landmark of the entire nation of France.

So, to get the glimpse of Moscow on the Mediterranean, visit the Russian Cathedral, Nice and discover what it takes to make it so immensely significant.

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