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Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas à Nice |
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boulevard du Tzarevitch, Nice 06000 • 04-93-96-88-02
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Description:
A Russian jewel on the Côte d'Azur, this turn-of-the-century cathedral is Tsar Nicolas II's tribute to a late Tsarevitch claimed by tuberculosis in 1865. A polychromatic masterpiece of brick and marble, the cathedral is lauded as a superior example of sacred architecture. Renowned for its hand-carved woodwork, religious icons, and ornate beauty, St. Nicolas's most characteristic feature is its gilded onion domes, recognizable throughout the city. |
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Monastère de Cimiez |
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place du Monastère, Nice • 04-93-81-00-04
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Description:
A fascinating glimpse of the Franciscan order from the 13th century onward, this museum within a living monastery harks back to a time when the church was a repository of scholarship and art. Home to an abundance of historical works, the monastery juxtaposes the austerity of a monk's life with the artwork of the church itself. Especially notable is an impressive gilt and wooden altarpiece by the Brea brothers. The hilltop location, where Matisse is buried, affords a terrific view of the city. |
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