The Cathedrale St. Nicolas
by VeronicaG
The Cathedrale St. Nicolas is an architecturally beautiful Orthodox Russian cathedral located in the city. As we traveled through Nice we viewed it through the trees, so my pictures weren't the best. Happily, this postcard shows its true magnificence.
Here's some history of this structure: Russian nobility, as well as, visitors from the Imperial Court began arriving in the mid-19th century. When visiting Nice in 1864, Tsar Nicolas II was introduced to this large Russian community. Through this contact, he was moved to generously fund the construction of the Cathedrale St. Nicolas, the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral outside of Russia. It was inaugurated in December, 1912.
It's sad to read that a dispute has arisen concerning this beautiful structure. The first Russians settling in Nice say this cathedral belongs to the Orthodox Church of Constantinople, but more recent Russian transplants consider it to be under the authority of the Russian state.
There is a tug of war regarding who owns the property. The old Russian class of nobility regard the later arrivals as interlopers lacking in Christian values, not dressing modestly and more concerned about their newfound wealth.
There is also a concern that these new Russians may be involved in the mafia. Many believe that a religious building should NOT be under the control of a corrupt government. I hope a just decision is made regarding the overseeing of this cathedral, beloved by so many.
The cathedral is located off Blvd. Gambetta in Av. Nicolas II. Visitors are welcome.
The Center
by Lilasel
The center of Nice is from the big fountain, Fountaine du Soleil, across the Place Massena, ringed by bright pastel buildings, and up the Avenue Jean Médecin. Continuing beneath the railway overpass beside the train station, Ave Jean Médecin becomes Ave Malaussena.
The Rue de France pedestrian shopping street runs from the end of the Place Massena, roughly parallel to the seaside. This area is full of shops, including some exclusive clothing boutiques, and restaurants and cafés with outdoor terraces - a great place to sit and watch the world go by, while you eat or drink.
Visiting the Picasso Museum is...
by pmchow
Visiting the Picasso Museum is a must... it does not look like those Big famous ones, it is just a tiny house on a cliff... but this is where Picasso spent a lot of his summer vaccation with his wife! A lot of nice things to see there... you seem to see him alive through his paintings...
Tour du Mont Boron
by Elainehead
on the forest road of the Boron go up to find on the left the starter of the path which leads to the summit plate; a panoramic covered way (Bellevue Corniche) makes it possible to go round the fortress of the navy (191 m). The descent is carried out by "the chemin de Crêtes" whose broad staircases lead comfortably to "la basse Corniche": Attention while crossing this busy main road (right of way over secondary road on you right upstream). To complete the course while going down by "le chemin Tordu" of the Mont Boron (escalier, then alley). A good pair of sneakers and a bottle of water.
Most people just flock to the...
by Angel_Dust
Most people just flock to the city...where Old NIce is and around that area. There's a whole other side of nice with cute little shops and stores that's not so tourist fested =] Check those places out! Just hop on a bus away...and go towards the airport and just hop off somewhere in the middle =]
Bashkirtseff's self-portrait in Nice Arts Museum
Various Nice & surrounding 1998
Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate, Nice, France
More fresh produce at Cours Saleya, Nice
