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Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.

Address: Kanavakatu 1 FI-00160 Helsinki

Opening hours: Tue-Fri 9.30-20, Sat-Sun 12-15. Closed during church events.

Telephone: +358 (0)9 85 646 200

Fax: +358 (0)207 220 688

Website: www.hos.fi

Email: uspenski@ort.fi

Accessibility: Access with wheelchair difficult. In summer an temporary ramp to make the church easier to access with a wheelchair.