Old postcards Chernivtsi

The section of the website dedicated to old postcards of Chernivtsi is a true treasure for anyone who wants to see the city as it was during the post-war and Soviet years. Here you’ll find a unique collection of views of Chernivtsi on postcards, issued between 1945 and 1991: streets and houses, squares and parks, monuments, and iconic corners of urban life.

These old photos of Chernivtsi allow you to feel the atmosphere of a city where architectural elegance, cultural heritage, and the warmth of everyday life are harmoniously intertwined. Particularly noteworthy are the historical photographs of Chernivtsi, showcasing iconic landmarks such as the State University, the railway station, the monument to Olha Kobylianska, Theatrical Square, and an old postcard of the Musical Drama Theater.

Old Chernivtsi in photographs comes alive in every image — in the lines of facades, in the quiet of the streets, in the faces of passersby. The history of Chernivtsi in photographs is not just a collection of images; it is a visual chronicle, carefully curated with respect and affection. Chernivtsi — street photos, filled with the light of bygone years, revive before the eyes of anyone ready to see the city through the prism of time.

This section is more than just an archive of old postcards or Soviet cards. It is a window into the past, a visual memory that allows us to see Chernivtsi as generations once knew it.