A collectible Soviet two-view postcard from 1984, showcasing two landmark architectural sites in Lviv: the Main Railway Station and Vozzyednannya (now Soborna) Square.
What is shown on the postcard
The top image features the main facade of the Lviv Railway Station, highlighted by its grand dome and entrance portal. Soviet taxi cabs and pedestrians are visible on the square in front. The bottom image shows a busy street intersection near Vozzyednannya Square, looking towards the Bernardine Monastery and Church of St. Andrew, along with surrounding historic buildings and road traffic.
Historical note
Lviv Main Railway Station opened in 1904 as one of the most advanced transport hubs in Austria-Hungary. Though heavily damaged during both World Wars, it was subsequently restored. Vozzyednannya Square (historically Bernardine Square, now Soborna Square) developed around the 17th-century Bernardine Monastery, an architectural monument of Renaissance, Mannerism, and Baroque styles.
Present day
Today, both locations retain their historical and functional importance. The Railway Station continues to serve as Lviv’s main transport gateway. Soborna Square remains a major transit and tourist hub in the historical center, and the former Bernardine Church now operates as the Greek Catholic Church of St. Andrew.
Location (map)
Address: Dvirtseva Square, 1 / Soborna Square, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.839680, 23.996050
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Lviv Main Railway Station (top photo)..
Questions and answers
- Which buildings are pictured on the postcard? The postcard features the Lviv Main Railway Station (top) and the Bernardine Church on Vozzyednannya Square (bottom).
- What year was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1984.
- What is the current name of Vozzyednannya Square? Vozzyednannya Square in Lviv is currently known as Soborna Square.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1984.
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