The Cathedral is witness to the Russian presence on the Riviera at the end of the 19th century. Built by Tsar Nicolas it was completed in 1912 and contains superb treasures of icons, woodwork, and frescos. The church was the first to be designated a Russian Orthodox Cathedral outside Russia and is the largest outside Russia. It was returned to Russia in 2010 following a long legal battle. The cathedral will be closed while undergoing extensive repair during 1913-14.
