Golovan House, Stone residence in Old Town, Lutsk, Ukraine
Description
Golovan House is a stone residence in Lutsk's Old Town that features hundreds of sculptures carved from green sandstone. These stone works display different shapes and motifs across the exterior walls, throughout the courtyard, and at various corners of the property.
History
After a fire destroyed his original home in the 1970s, Mykola Golovan acquired land near the Styr River and began creating his home anew. Over time, he covered it with hundreds of stone sculptures that became his life's artistic work.
Culture
The entrance displays a large stone relief showing family members, reflecting local traditions in stone carving craft. Such handcrafted details shape the character of the entire property and tell of regional artistic skill.
Practical
The house is located behind the Lutheran Church on Lutheranska Street, and access to its interior spaces requires arranging a visit in advance. Visitors should plan ahead to ensure they can see the rooms and inner courtyard areas.
Did you know?
The grounds contain many unfinished stone sculptures that have not yet been placed in their final positions. This gives visitors insight into the ongoing creative process of the builder.
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