Avenue Nicolas II

The Saint-Nicolas Orthodox Cathedral in Nice is a listed historical monument, and its stunning turquoise, orange and gold architecture will no doubt grace your Instagram. This church was built following the visit of the Russian Tsar Alexander II to Nice in the 19th century, after he decided that an Orthodox cathedral should be built there. Today, it still stands in the heart of the city center and represents a hard core for the Russian Orthodox Church in France, as well as a historic landmark for the city