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Nice Cathedral

Nice Côte d'Azur

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Nice Cathedral

The cathedral is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Admire the beautiful ornamentation and friezes in the refreshing cool of the cathedral. On the outside, the shimmering colours on the dome have become one of Nice’s landmarks.

Useful Information

  • Address: Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice, Place Rossetti 3, Nice
  • Phone: +33 493 9201 35
  • More Info: cathedrale-nice.fr
  • Opening House: Tue–Sun 9am–noon / 2pm–6pm; Mon closed
  • More Info: e997c4ac27bf713cd2d29604ebf79ddfea7c8f52

Do & See

The whole world envies the French for their quality of life while the French envy the Riviera residents for their life in paradise. Nice combines the best of both worlds. This is where you can find small Provençal squares, where you can happily spend hours over a cup of coffee, but also find famous museums, parks and cathedrals. Put your walking shoes on!

Nice Cathedral Copyright: Marco Rubino/shutterstock
Nice Cathedral
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