21 Sheptytskoho Square, Ivano-Frankivsk, Jesuit educational complex in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
21 Sheptytskoho Square contains a former Jesuit college in Ivano-Frankivsk, a multistory building with classical details and regularly spaced window rows. The elongated structure spans several plots and retains its original architectural divisions with pilasters and exposed brick masonry.
The college was founded in 1722 and developed from a branch of the Cracow Academy into a major educational institution. Under Austrian rule, it solidified its role as a center for scholarly training in the Stanyslaviv region.
The building stands on a central square of the city and still shows traces of its past as a place of training for clergy and scholars. The massive walls and austere proportions recall the monastic rigor that prevailed here.
The complex can be explored from the outside, with the architecture and facade details best visible during daylight. Visitors should note that the site is not always freely accessible, and local guides can be helpful for learning more about the building.
The carved initials of the first Jesuit teachers from 1722 are preserved in the stones of the entrance archway. These names mark the actual people who taught and passed on knowledge in this place.
Location: Ivano-Frankivsk
GPS coordinates: 48.92222,24.70583
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16
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