Ivan Franko

The Ivan Franko memorial is a bronze figure showing the writer in a reflective pose, standing on a stone base in the city center. The area around the statue features paved ground, benches, and clear pathways for people to move about.

The memorial was set up in 1964 to honor a major Ukrainian writer and activist whose work shaped the nation's literary tradition. It reflects a moment when recognition for his contributions was renewed in the city.

The memorial sits in a busy area where locals and visitors gather to remember a writer who spoke about fairness and national pride. People often stop here to read the words carved into the stone and feel connected to Ukrainian stories.

The memorial is easy to access and can be visited throughout the year, with level ground and seating available for all guests. The quieter times of day are best if you want to read the inscriptions and spend time looking around.

The base of the statue holds pieces of text from poems carved directly into the stone, which you can read as you stand there. This turns the memorial into a place where you can discover the writer's actual words preserved in the material.