Cathedral of Sainte Reparate

Located approximately halfway between Palais Lascaris and Opera de Nice, in the center of Vieux Nice, the Cathedral of Sainte Reparate or, briefly, the Nice Cathedral, dates back to the... Cathedral of Sainte Reparate

Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas is virtually unanimously deemed one of the top attractions of Nice. Besides its tourist worth, it is also an edifice the uniqueness of... Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas

Franciscan Church and Monastery of Cimiez

Located in the serene district of Cimiez, the Franciscan Church and Monastery of Nice (also known as the Monastery of Our Lady of Cimiez, or, in French, Monastere Notre Dame... Franciscan Church and Monastery of Cimiez

Basilica of Notre Dame de Nice

The Basilica of Notre Dame de Nice stands out as one of the newest and most impressive architectural landmarks of Nice. It was built no sooner than 1868 by the... Basilica of Notre Dame de Nice

Church of Sainte Jeanne d'Arc

The Church of Sainte Jeanne d’Arc of Nice was consecrated no sooner than 1965, though the construction works completed in 1933. It is, architecturally speaking, one of the most controversial... Church of Sainte Jeanne d'Arc

Chapelle de la Misericorde

Situated on Cours Saleya, the so-called Chapelle de la Misericorde (Chapel of Mercy) enjoys a privileged location in Viex Nice, close to both Opera de Nice and the Cathedral of... Chapelle de la Misericorde

Church of Sainte Rita

The Church of Sainte Rita is a smaller place of worship in Vieux Nice, and its history goes back to earlier than the 17th century. Indeed, it was precisely in... Church of Sainte Rita

Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher

The Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher was built between 1782 and 1784 by the design of Antoine Spinelli, and it combines Baroque and Neoclassical elements. Given its age and architectural... Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher

Anglican Church

The Anglican Church of Nice is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and it was built between 1860 and 1862 in order to service the community of Anglican believers which started... Anglican Church

Church of Saint Martin and Saint Augustin

Vieux Nice seems to literally burst with places of worship. Located on the north side of the historical center of Nice, the Church of Saint Martin and Saint Augustin does... Church of Saint Martin and Saint Augustin

Church of Saint Jacques le Majeur

The Church of Saint Jacques le Majeur, dubbed the Church of Gesu, is nestled between the Cathedral of Sainte Reparate and Palais Lascaris, in the hugely popular Vieux Nice. ... Church of Saint Jacques le Majeur

Church of Notre Dame du Port

Declared a historical monument in 1991, the Church of Notre Dame du Port was built between 1840 and 1853. It was designed and constructed at the same time with Place... Church of Notre Dame du Port

Church of Saint Francois de Paule

Located in Vieux Nice, the nowadays Church of Saint Francois de Paule was erected between 1736 and 1775. It reunites architectural elements characteristic of the Baroque and of the Neo-Classical... Church of Saint Francois de Paule

Chapel of the Holy Cross

The Chapel of the Holy Cross was designed by Antoine Spinelli, the same architect who designed the Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher in Nice. It was built somewhere in the... Chapel of the Holy Cross

Chapel of the Holy Trinity and of the Holy Shroud

The Chapel of the Holy Trinity and of the Holy Shroud belongs to the order of the Red Penitents of Nice (Penitents Rouges). The order as such formed in 1824... Chapel of the Holy Trinity and of the Holy Shroud

Visitation Chapel

In Nice there are two places of worship called the Visitation Chapel and, as if to trouble newcomers even more, they are both located in Vieux Nice. The Visitation Chapel... Visitation Chapel

Visitation Chapel of Saint Claire

The history of the Visitation Chapel of Saint Claire overlaps, in part, the history of the neighboring Visitation Chapel subbed the Providence Chapel. Two different orders of nuns were successively... Visitation Chapel of Saint Claire

Synagogue of Nice

The Synagogue of Nice is located in the very center of the city, some 200 meters south of the Basilica of Notre Dame. Just like most of the other places... Synagogue of Nice

Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Spyridon

It’s true most of the religious edifices in Nice are Catholic places of worship. On the other hand, the Russian Cathedral of Saint Nicholas might be the most impressive orthodox... Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Spyridon

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