Church of the Ascension, Eastern Orthodox church in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Church of the Ascension displays architectural elements characteristic of Eastern Orthodox design, featuring Renaissance patterns combined with Ukrainian decorative motifs.
The construction of this religious edifice took place between 1591 and 1596, with architect Władysław Halicki leading the project through its completion.
The church functions as the cathedral for the Lviv Eparchy of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, maintaining religious ceremonies and traditional worship services.
Located at coordinates 49.851267 latitude and 24.058553 longitude, the church welcomes visitors for both regular services and guided architectural tours.
The interior contains numerous historical artifacts and icons representing different periods of Ukrainian ecclesiastical art, documenting regional religious evolution.
Location: Lviv
Architects: Władysław Halicki
GPS coordinates: 49.85127,24.05855
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:50
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