Lviv Oblast

Ukraine

Lviv Oblast
Lviv Oblast
Lviv Oblast
Lviv Oblast
Lviv Oblast

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Located on St. George Hill, over-looking the city of Lviv, the church was the perfect target for destruction in the past. At least two versions of the St. George Cathedral were built before the final construction of the church as it is seen today. The Cathedral of St. George became the mother congregation of the Greek-Catholic religion in Ukraine. The St. George Cathedral in Lviv, is home to one of the most treasured relics, which was brought to the cathedral by Bishop Jiseph Shumlianskyi in 1674. It is the Icon of the Virgin Mary, and is a spectacular and preserved artifact. The interior was decorated with luxurious embellishments created by the local artistic talents of Lviv. Pinsel, the sculptor of the cathedral, created the spectacular St. George (known as the Dragon Slayer) statue. The St. George statue can be viewed in the attic of the cathedral, while the intimidating statues of St. Athanasius and St. Leo protect the portal. Renovations to the St. George Cathedral took place in the 1996, restoring the original beauty of the cathedral. Tourists, visiting this amazing historical masterpiece will not be disappointed. Over and above the cathedral, visitors can also visit the belfry, walk through the peaceful gardens or enter the final resting place of many important figures of the past in the tombs below the cathedral.
Lviv
Known for Cathedrals, Architecture and Art
Get away to Lviv! Enjoy the cathedral, monuments, and cafes.

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Truskavets
Truskavets
Known for Spas, Friendly people and Dining
Escape to Truskavets! Enjoy its spas, parks, and museums.
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Peremyshliany
Peremyshliany
Known for Monuments and Historical
Peremyshliany awaits: its monuments, history, and more!
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Stryi
Stryi
Head to Diocesan Museum and Limpopo Zoo—just two of the sights around Stryi.
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Skhidnytsia
Skhidnytsia
Head to Bukovytsia Ski Resort and Church of St. Anne—just two of the sights around Skhidnytsia.
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Shehyni
Shehyni
Venture to Jewish Heritage and Przemyśl Regional Museum—just two of the sights around Shehyni.
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