Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ukrainian Greek Catholic church in Lviv, Ukraine
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic church in Lviv, Ukraine, built in the Art Nouveau style. Its facade features flowing lines and floral ornaments typical of that style, and the interior holds icons, frescoes, and a wooden altar.
The church was built in the early 20th century, during the period when Art Nouveau was at its peak across Europe. It has since served the Ukrainian Greek Catholic community, which has deep roots in Lviv.
The church sits in the historic center of Lviv, within walking distance of other religious and architectural landmarks. Visitors should be mindful of ongoing services and dress modestly when entering.
Art Nouveau was mostly used for civic and residential buildings in this region, making a church in that style a rarer choice. The curved forms on the facade stand out clearly against the Baroque style that marks most other churches in Lviv.
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