This 1960 Soviet artistic postcard depicts a picturesque view of the pond in Stryiskyi Park in Lviv, a monument of landscape architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a section of the pond surrounded by dense weeping willows and other trees, with branches hanging down to the water’s surface. Three white swans are visible on the water. In the bottom right corner, a small metal or concrete fixture (likely part of a fountain or drainage system) emerges from the water.
Historical note
Stryiskyi Park (formerly known as Kilinski Park) was established in 1879 under the supervision of the prominent garden designer and landscape architect Arnold Röhring. The pond in the lower section of the park was initially designed as one of the central features of the composition. The tradition of keeping swans on the pond dates back to the pre-war period and continued during the Soviet era.
Present day
Today, the pond in Stryiskyi Park remains a popular recreation spot for locals and tourists in Lviv. Swans still inhabit the pond, and a special wooden house has been built for them. The park retains its status as a monument of landscape architecture of national importance.
Location (map)
Address: Stryiskyi Park, Parkova St, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.825154, 24.025514
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the swan pond in Stryiskyi Park, Lviv.
Questions and answers
- Which location is shown on the postcard? The postcard depicts the swan pond in the lower terrace of Stryiskyi Park in Lviv.
- Who designed Stryiskyi Park? The park was designed and laid out in 1879 under the direction of the renowned landscape architect Arnold Röhring.
- Are there still swans on the pond today? Yes, the tradition of keeping swans on the park pond continues to this day, with a dedicated shelter built for them.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1960.
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