Monument to Ivan Fedorov, Memorial monument near Dominican Cathedral in Lviv, Ukraine.
The Iwan-Fjodorow-Denkmal is a bronze sculpture on Pidvalna Street showing a man holding a book with one hand and extending the other forward. The figure stands without a pedestal and is located in front of an archive building in the city center.
The monument was installed in 1977 to honor a printer who founded the first printing press in Eastern Europe and published his first work in 1574. This achievement marked a turning point in how printed works spread throughout the region.
The monument honors a printer whose work made books widely available in this region. Its presence reminds visitors how important this printer was to the development of local literary culture.
The monument is fully accessible and easy to reach, especially if you are already walking through the Old Town. Its location on a main street makes it a simple stop during a city walk.
The area around the monument is known as a popular gathering spot for book lovers searching for rare and used copies. Throughout the year, vendors and collectors gather there to exchange their literary treasures.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 49.84264,24.03476
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03
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