St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, New York City

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Location 15 East 97th Street, Manhattan New York City Country United States Denomination Russian Orthodox Church Architectural type Moscow Baroque Architect John Bergesen Contractor John Downey and Son Built 1902 Founder Saint Tikhon (Belavin) Alexander Hotovitzky New York City Landmark Phone number (877) 431-7348 Website ruschurchusa.org

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral (Свято-Николаевский собор РПЦ в Нью-Йорке) is located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City and is the administrative center of the Russian Orthodox Church in North America. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'18"N, 73°57'15"W

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15 East 97th StreetUpper Manhattan (Harlem)New York City United States

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+1 877-431-7348

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Salon 94, New York City (5 min walk), Francis F. Palmer House, New York City (6 min walk), The Jewish Museum, New York City (7 min walk), Carnegie Hill, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral:

Bus

Madison Av & E 98 St • Lines: M106 (2 min walk)
E 97 St & 5 Av • Lines: M96 (2 min walk)

Metro

96th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6, Q (12 min walk)
103rd Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (10 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (37 min walk)