This Soviet color postcard from 1960 features the main building of the Lviv Polytechnic Institute, one of the oldest technical universities in Eastern Europe.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard captures the Neo-Renaissance main facade of the academic building. It shows the central risalit adorned with a six-column Corinthian portico and an attic topped with a sculptural group. To the sides of the risalit, the wings of the building are painted in a terracotta-red color, contrasting with the light-colored rusticated ground floor. A landscaped garden with decorative shrubs, a flowerbed, and a low metal fence is visible in the foreground.
Historical note
The main building of the university was constructed in 1873–1877 according to the design of the prominent architect Julian Zachariewicz, who was the rector of the academy at the time. The sculptural group on the attic, symbolizing Engineering, Architecture, and Mechanics, was created by sculptor Leonard Marconi. In 1960, when this postcard was published, the institution was known as the Lviv Polytechnic Institute (LPI).
Present day
Today, the building serves as the main building of the Lviv Polytechnic National University. The architectural appearance of the structure is completely preserved, and it holds the status of an architectural monument of national significance. The neat garden in front of the facade remains well-maintained.
Location (map)
Address: 12 Stepana Bandery St, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.835154, 24.014522
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Main building of Lviv Polytechnic.
Questions and answers
- Who is the architect of this building? The main building was built between 1873 and 1877 based on the design of architect Julian Zachariewicz.
- What does the sculptural group on the facade represent? The sculptural group on the attic, created by Leonard Marconi, symbolizes Engineering, Architecture, and Mechanics.
- What is the current name of this institution? Today, it is known as the Lviv Polytechnic National University.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1960.
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