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Boim Chapel, Renaissance chapel near Latin Cathedral, Lviv, Ukraine.

The Boim Chapel features stone carvings on its western facade, divided into three tiers with detailed reliefs depicting biblical narratives and religious figures.

The chapel was built between 1609 and 1615 by architect Andrzej Bemer as a burial vault for the Boim family, wealthy merchants from Transylvania.

The interior contains an altar with Renaissance carvings showing the Passion of Christ, along with portraits of George Boim and his wife Jadwiga.

Located at 1 Katedralna Square, the chapel operates as part of Lviv Art Gallery with admission fees ranging from 20 to 50 UAH.

The exterior walls display fourteen carved religious scenes within an octagonal dome structure, topped by a sculpture of Christ.

Location: Lviv

Inception: 1615

Architects: Andrzej Bemer

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.84056,24.03111

Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:06

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