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(Nice, Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur, France, FR)



Nice has a great many tourist attractions to offer its visitors throughout the year. For tourists who prefer city attractions, including its historic buildings and parks, then Nice certainly has these in abundance.

Nice's position on the Mediterranean coast also means that the city has plenty of good beaches, splendid views and some delightful seafront promenades.

Below are the main tourist attractions.




Nice Tourist Attractions: Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St. Nicolas - Avenue Nicolas-II, Nice, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 93 96 88 02
Nice's Russian Orthodox cathedral is one of the city's top tourist attractions. Built by Russian Tsar Nicholas in the early 1900s, this church boasts some particularly fine wood work, as well as an extensive icon collection, and many other historic objects.
Nice tourist attraction open: daily, May to September - 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:30 to 18:00; October to April - 9:30 to12:00 and 14:30 to 20:00
Nice tourist attraction admission: free

Nice Tourist Attractions: Monastère Notre Dame de Cimiez - Nice, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 93 81 00 04
Take a trip up the hill into the Cimiez district, and you will be rewarded by a visit to this historic monastery. Today, the 17th-century buildings of the Monastère Notre Dame de Cimiez are put to use in helping visitors find out about how the monastery's Franciscan monks lived their daily lives. Inside the church itself are several medieval masterpieces.
Nice tourist attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 08:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 18:30
Nice tourist attraction admission: free

Nice Tourist Attractions: Neptune Beach - Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France, FR
Nice's beaches always feature among its top tourist attractions. Nepture is a popular private beach area, accessed from the Promenade des Anglais. Visitors can choose to relax on the beach's sun loungers, take a trip out on a pedalo, or watch the children enjoy themselves in the beach's adventure playground. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained in between sightseeing trips around Nice.
Nice tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Nice tourist attraction admission: charge

Nice Tourist Attractions: Cathédrale de Sainte Réparate - Nice, France, FR
Nestled among the narrow streets of Vieux Nice is the baroque cathedral of Sainte Réparate. Although the main building dates from the 17th century, the most notable attractions are its 18th-century bell tower and distinctive tiled dome.
Nice tourist attraction open: daily - 8:00 to 19:00
Nice tourist attraction admission: free

Nice Tourist Attractions: Palais Lascaris (Lascaris Palace) - 15 Rue Droite, Nice, France, FR
Tel: +33 04 93 62 72 40
Palais Lascaris is one of Nice's historic gems. This richly decorated 17th-century palace boasts an opulent interior, complete with sweeping staircases and vaulted ceilings. An added attraction is the building's restored 18th-century pharmacy.
Nice tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 18:00; closed November
Nice tourist attraction admission: free

Nice Tourist Attractions: Basilique Notre Dame - 37 Bis Avenue Jean-Médecin, Nice, France, FR
This basilica's Gothic exterior belies the fact that it was actually built in 1868.

Standing right at the heart of modern Nice, this is the city's largest and most modern church.
Nice tourist attraction open: daily - 08:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 19:00
Nice tourist attraction admission: free

 
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