This 1971 Soviet collectible postcard features a scenic view of the monument to the prominent Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz in the center of Lviv.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground displays the granite column monument to Adam Mickiewicz, complete with the poet’s statue and a winged genius holding a lyre. Trimmed ornamental shrubs in round planters decorate the plaza. In the background, to the left, stands the multi-story Sprecher House topped with a Soviet star. To the right, historic square buildings, the Lviv Town Hall tower, and the dome of the Latin Cathedral are visible. Pedestrians and Soviet-era passenger cars populate the street.
Historical note
The monument to Adam Mickiewicz was officially unveiled in Lviv in October 1904. Designed by sculptor Antoni Popiel, it features a Tuscan column with a bronze statue of the poet at its base and a winged muse presenting him with a lyre above. The monument survived both World Wars completely intact.
Present day
Today, the monument and the surrounding Mickiewicz Square remain central landmarks of Lviv. The Soviet star has been removed from the roof of the Sprecher House, and the surrounding buildings have undergone restoration. The monument is protected as a national cultural heritage site.
Location (map)
Address: Mickiewicz Square, Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.839830, 24.030060
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Adam Mickiewicz Monument on Mickiewicz Square in Lviv.
Questions and answers
- When was the Mickiewicz Monument in Lviv unveiled? The monument to Adam Mickiewicz in Lviv was officially unveiled in October 1904.
- Who was the sculptor of the monument? The monument was designed by the sculptor Antoni Popiel.
- What notable building is shown on the left side of the postcard? On the left side, the postcard shows the Sprecher House, which was Lviv’s first early 20th-century multi-story high-rise building.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1971.
