All About L’viv

Найкоштовнішим бізнес-проектом Павла Кампіана стало спорудження родинного гробівця при Латинській катедрі — головному католицькому храмі міста, який внесено до переліку перлин світової спадщини ЮНЕСКО. До втілення «мертвої» ідеї, реалізацію якої Кампіан розпочав 1585 року, щойно вмостившись у кріслі райця, він підійшов з комерційним розрахунком. При каплиці, зручно розташованій у самому центрі Львова, родина облаштувала ломбард, де зберігалися гроші та коштовності позичальників.   (more…)

Jesuit Cahedral is an example of Lviv Baroque style and was erected at the time when the Jesuit Order was consolidating its position in the Western Ukraine. (more…)

The synagogue was built between 1582-1594. Due to legend and the presence of a mosaic rosette on the floor of the temple, L’vivians called the synagogue “Golden Rosa”. As to its design the synagogue was rectangular in its shape, with Gothic vaults, embellished with Renaissance stucco moulding. (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…)

The Ensemble of the Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of the Saint Virgin combines Armenian and local design and techniques. Fine 14th and early 15th century wall-paintings are preserved in the interior. (more…)

It is famous for its stones, grown dark with age. Its construction was started in 1588, three years after Italian (Venice) Patio was built next to Black Stone House by architect Peter of Barbone for Greek merchant, Constantine Kornyakt. (more…)

Is one of the finest Renaissance monuments in Ukraine. This house was built in 1580 by architect Peter of Barbone for Greek merchant, Constantine Kornyakt, one of Lviv’s richest and most educated man. (more…)