Museum of Ancient Ukrainian Books, Ancient book museum in Lviv Raion, Ukraine.
The Museum of Ancient Ukrainian Books exhibits rare manuscripts and printed materials across four exhibition halls covering 400 square meters of space.
The institution preserves texts from multiple centuries, including early Cyrillic writings that document the evolution of Ukrainian literature and language development.
The museum maintains collections of 4,900 books in its main stock, containing 1,500 volumes from the 16th through 18th centuries and 150 manuscripts.
Visitors can explore detailed dioramas that recreate a monastery scriptorium and medieval printing house, demonstrating historical book production methods.
The museum operates from the Lutsk Gate Tower, a 16th-century defensive structure measuring 18 meters high with white stone carvings and architectural details.
Location: Lviv Raion
GPS coordinates: 49.83800,24.02771
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:43
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