Zhovkva, Historical city in Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
The medieval city of Zhovkva features stone ramparts, a central market square, and Italian Renaissance architectural elements influenced by Pietro di Giacomo Cataneo's design.
Established in 1597 by Polish military commander Stanisław Żółkiewski, the city gained municipal rights in 1603 through a privilege issued by King Sigismund III Vasa.
The city housed a Jewish printing press from 1690, producing religious texts and maintaining a monopoly in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth through the 18th century.
Zhovkva's location in western Ukraine places it within the Lviv Raion administrative district, serving as the center for the Zhovkva urban hromada local government.
The Sobieski synagogue, constructed with royal funding in the late 17th century, stands as an architectural testament to the multicultural heritage of Zhovkva.
Location: Zhovkva urban hromada
Inception: 1597
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Website: https://zhovkva-rada.gov.ua
GPS coordinates: 50.06667,23.96667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
Bryukhovychi
18.6 km
Basilian Monastery of St. Nicholas in Krekhiv
12.6 km
Zhovkva Castle
1.4 km
Yavorivskyi National Nature Park
14.7 km
Saints Peter and Paul church, Lviv
21.3 km
Cerkiew Świętej Trójcy
1.7 km
Basilian monastery in Zhovkva
1.2 km
Park Zamarstynowski
22 km
Las Brzuchowicki
18.4 km
St. Lawrence's Church
1.2 km
Snesinnja
21.3 km
Bear Sanctuary Domazhyr
21.2 km
Bryukhovych Fort
18.4 km
Dominican monastery in Zhovkva
1.2 km
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox church in Zhovkva
1.5 km
Церква Пресвятої Трійці
22.2 km
Музей модерної скульптури Михайла Дзиндри
18 km
Saint Lazarus church in Zhovkva
1.5 km
Maidan
10.2 km
Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos in Zhovkva
555 m
Hriada Zakaznyk
15.5 km
Manor house in Hriada
15.1 km
Zakaznyk Zavadiv
13 km
Saint Paraskeva church in Krekhiv
11.3 km
Briukhovychi Arboretum
18.1 km
Town hall, Zhovkva
1.2 km
Klymova debra
11.1 km
Hrupa vikovykh lyp
12.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes