Metropolitan Palace, Neoclassical palace in Lviv, Ukraine.

The Metropolitan Palace stands at St. George's Square 5, opposite St. George's Cathedral. Built of brick in 1761–62 to a design by Clement Fessinger, it is a two-storey rectangular block stretching north to south under a hipped roof. The central risalit carries a portico and a pediment with a coat of arms in the tympanum; side risalits are decorated with pilasters ending in stucco garlands, and vases crown the pediment corners and dormers.

The building was constructed in 1762 and served for centuries as the residence of Greek-Catholic Metropolitans of Lviv. Over time it became an important center for church administration and religious affairs in the region.

The palace housed the leadership of the Greek-Catholic Church, where major religious decisions were made that affected communities across Ukraine. Its rooms tell the story of how this institution shaped spiritual life in the region.

The exterior is visible from the street and can be appreciated at any time from outside. If you want to see the interior, check ahead as visiting times and access may vary by season.

Inside, fragments of 18th-century wall paintings by S. Gradolevsky and S. Uhnitsky survive, a detail most visitors miss. A memorial plaque to Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky at the entrance, by sculptor Yaroslav Motyha, dates from 1991, the year the palace again became the metropolitan's residence under Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky.