Nice Cathedral
Cathedral located in Alpes-Maritimes, in France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nice Cathedral (French: Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate de Nice) is a Catholic cathedral located in the city of Nice in southern France.
Quick Facts Cathedral of Saint Reparata Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, Religion ...
Cathedral of Saint Reparata Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholic Church |
District | Diocese of Nice |
Rite | Latin |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
Location | |
Location | Nice, France |
Geographic coordinates | 43°41′50″N 7°16′33″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 1650 |
Completed | 1949 |
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The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Nice. The construction of the main part of the current cathedral's body started in 1650 and finished in 1685.[1] Further construction continued after its consecration in 1699, with new structures and decorative elements added to the cathedral until 1949.[1] The cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Reparata.[2] It has been classified as a national monument since 9 August 1906.