Lvov
Lviv is the economic and cultural center of western Ukraine. This ancient capital of the principality of Galich, which welcomes its guests in all its medieval glory. Here are preserved buildings XIV-XV centuries, gothic churches, narrow streets ... In the evening the town is particularly delightful - as if transported back in time hundreds of years ago, where dimly lit lamps, not hear the noise of machinery (the historical city center - completely pedestrian), playing organ in church, built in 1391.
Wonder Lvov in the Soviet cinema "played the role of" European medieval cities (Mikhail Boyarsky as Musketeers ran it on its cobbled streets, and who guessed that it was not Paris ?)...
Lviv is the economic and cultural center of western Ukraine. This ancient capital of the principality of Galich, which welcomes its guests in all its medieval glory. Here are preserved buildings XIV-XV centuries, gothic churches, narrow streets ... In the evening the town is particularly delightful - as if transported back in time hundreds of years ago, where dimly lit lamps, not hear the noise of machinery (the historical city center - completely pedestrian), playing organ in church, built in 1391.
Wonder Lvov in the Soviet cinema "played the role of" European medieval cities (Mikhail Boyarsky as Musketeers ran it on its cobbled streets, and who guessed that it was not Paris ?)...
Lviv was founded in the middle of the XIII century. Prince Danylo Galitsky and named after his son Leo. First mentioned in chronicles Lviv refers to 1256. In 1270 on the orders of Prince Lev city became the capital of Galicia-Volyn state in 1387 - was ruled by Polish kings and then Austria, then Poland again, until in 1939, was captured by the Red Army and became part of Ukraine.
Lviv survived more than 30 wars, sieges and fires, but each time it rose from the ruins. In the architecture of the city oddly mixed different styles and epochs: Gothic and Baroque, Renaissance and Romanesque, Rococo and Empire, modern eclecticism and constructivism. Lviv philanthropists 16-17 centuries invite talented artists from all over Europe, which created a unique jewel of architecture. The historical center of Lviv is very well preserved and included in the list of world heritage by UNESCO.
The main attractions of Lviv include:
Market Square. The architectural ensemble of the Town Hall (1381-1827 gg.) In the center, a symbol of the city. Entrance to City Hall guarded by two lions, holding a shield with the emblem of the city. In the Middle Ages stood in front of City Hall post punishment. Surrounding the square with four sides of the 44 different time and style (Renaissance, Baroque, Empire) at home. In the basements and first floors of many of them have elements of Gothic architecture XV-XVI
Area of Adam Mickiewicz. Once there are two flows converge River Poltva. In the middle of the square stands the figure of the Mother of God. In 1905, there is a monument to Adam Mickiewicz - Polish poetic torch. On the square is also located a historical building of the Hotel George.
Prospect of Freedom. Tourist city center from the alley and the monument to Taras Shevchenko. This is the political center of the city, as well as the permanent collections of the informal youth, call him a "toad".
High Castle. Mountain in the central part of the city, on top of which was the castle of the Polish governor, taken in 1648, troops of M. Kryvonosa. Now in its place - an observation deck, which offers magnificent views over the city. Top is long staircase.
Powder Tower (1554-56 gg.) Str. The basement, 47. Were part of the fortifications of the city and served for the defense of the approaches to the city on the east side. Since 1959 - Architects Exhibition hall.
Urban Arsenal (1554-56 gg.) Str. The basement, 5. Fortifications, built by the architect IM fox, reconstructed in 1574-75 gg. architect Mochigembo. Since 1981 - Museum of Weapons Arsenal.
Royal Arsenal (1639-43 gg.) Str. The basement, 13. Constructed in the means of the Polish King Wladyslaw IV in the Baroque style. Since 1939 - Lviv Regional State Archive.
St. Nicholas Church (XIII century). Str. B. Khmelnitsky, 28. Oldest monumental architecture of the city. The first record - 1292 Even in the prince's time the church served not only the temple, but also the center of social and political life. The thickness of the walls is also shown on the defense value structures.
Ensemble Assumption (Volozhskoy) Church (XVI-XVII cent.) Str. Basement, 9. An outstanding monument of Renaissance architecture. Around it concentrates Orthodox community of the city. The height of the bell tower - 65 meters in the interior - painting XVII-XVIII centuries., Iconostasis in 1773, on the windows - stained glass windows. Chapel of the Three Saints (1578-91 gg.) Connected to the Assumption Church in Wed 19.
Cathedral of St. George (1744-1770 gg.) Sq. Svyatoyurskaya, 5. The classic example of Ukrainian Baroque architecture. Adorned with sculptures Pinzel. The interior - the work of sculptors S. Fesingera, M. Filevich, artists L. Dolinsky, Yu Radivilovskogo. Instead Cathedral - mitropolitsky Palace (1772), which is surrounded kapitulnye house and fence with two gates. In the yard - Belfry (1865). Home relic of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Cathedral (1360-1479 gg.) Sq. Katedralna. Construct a master flat. After the restoration of 1760-78 gg. Gothic forms gave then-fashionable Baroque. The end of XVIII century. around the church is a cemetery with many chapels, of which only kept the most valuable.
Armenian Church and Monastery (1363-70 gg.). Architect DORING (Dorko). For centuries, the cathedral was updated, finish building. The oldest part - the eastern (from XIV century.). Reconstruction in 1723 gave the building a Baroque appearance. Significant artistic value of the cathedral are the sculptural group in the XV. "Believing Thomas" and "St. Sofia and her daughters.
Bernardine Church and Monastery (1600-30 gg.) Sq. Reunions 4. Surrounded by a strong defensive wall and the monastery walls. The interior - numerous wooden altars in the XVIII. Decorative columns in front of the facade, set in 1736 in honor of St.. John of Dukla, patron of Bernardine. Now - Church UGCC.
Dominican Church (1745-64 gg.) Str. Stavropogeevskaya 1. One of the greatest baroque monument in Lviv (architect J. de Witte). Author sculptures - S. Fesinger. The interior - a number of valuable works of art: alabaster tombs XVI century., A marble monument to A. Grottger.
Church of the Jesuits (1610-30 gg.) Str. Theater, 11. Italian Baroque style pure sample. One of the greatest religious buildings of the city.
Opera Theater. Krushelnytska (1900), Liberty Ave. Along with Odessa and Vienna State Opera is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe. The building's facade is decorated with sculpted figures of "Life" and "Art", a statue of "Glory," "Victory", "Love". The theater was designed so that the lobby, corridors and stairways were covered maximum natural light. One of the most beautiful interiors - the mirrored hall, decorated with paintings depicting the symbolic change of seasons.
"Black Kamenica" (1588-89 gg.) Sq. Market, 4. Architects likely P. Barbon and P. Roman. The best example of a residential renaissance architecture. Since 1596 house became the property of Ya Lorentsovicha, which opened here one of the first pharmacy in Lvov, he's added onto the third floor, and the fourth is already overbuilt in 1884 now - Historical Museum.
Palace Kornyakt (1580), pl. Market, 6. Built by architects P. Barbone and Peter the Roman commissioned by the Greek merchant Kornyakt. Inside - Italian courtyard with an exhibition of sculpture. Branch Historical Museum.
Lubomirski Palace, pl. Market, 10. Among other things, it is known that at one time belonged to the society Prosvita.
Potocki Palace (1880). Str. Copernicus, 15. Built by the French architect Louis de Verneuil. In Soviet times - the Wedding Palace. Now - a branch of the Lviv Art Gallery.
The main building of the University (1877-81 gg.) Str. University, 1. Architect - Yu Hochberger. Initially there was Galichsky Diet. Striking solemnity facade: grand portico and loggia, sculpted with allegorical groups, "Work" and "Education" at the entrance, Galicia, Vistula and the Dniester "- in the attic.
Lychakiv cemetery, st. Mechnikov. In existence since 1786 in the territory of 40 hectares divided into 86 fields, which are almost 3,5 thousand monuments and compositions by the famous sculptor and architect. In 1991, the cemetery has historical Memorial Museum-Reserve
