Dominican monastery in Zhovkva

The Dominican monastery features high defensive walls, round corner towers, and monastic cells arranged within a rectangular architectural complex in Zhovkva.

Construction of the Dominican monastery began in 1655 as a replacement for a wooden church, funded by Theophile Sobieski as a burial place for his son Mark.

The monastery displays Neapolitan architectural elements from the 17th century, incorporating local Ukrainian building traditions with European religious design principles.

Located at Lvivska Street 7 in Zhovkva, the monastery remains open for religious services and welcomes visitors interested in historical architecture.

The monastery contains preserved gravestones of the Sobieski family and functions as both a religious center and a national architectural monument of Ukraine.

Location: Zhovkva

Architectural style: Baroque

GPS coordinates: 50.05580,23.97060

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:09