All About L’viv

Constantine Kornyakt was a one of Lviv’s richest and most influential man. He was a founder of the Kornyakt’s Tower, Uspens’ka Church and Three Saint’s Chapel. (more…)

In the east of Poland Lemberg still refuses to give up for the swedes and so Charles XII takes personal ownership of 3 dragoon regiments and take the city in just 15 minutes… (more…)

Kornyakt’s tower is one of the best Renaissance monuments of Europe.  The tower near the Uspens’ka (Uspenska) Church was built in 1580 by architect Peter of Barbone for Greek merchant, Constantine Kornyakt and hence was named after him - Kornyakt’s Tower. (more…)