Soviet souvenir postcard from 1979 featuring the building of the Latorica Hotel in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukrainian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures a five-story modernist hotel building with balconies. A vertical Soviet propaganda banner is visible on the side facade. In front of the building, there are deciduous trees and a tall pine. On the left, part of the single-story lobby structure with the sign “Latorica” can be seen, with pedestrians walking along a path in the foreground.
Historical note
The Latorica hotel complex was constructed in the 1970s to accommodate Soviet and international tourists visiting the Zakarpattia region. The hotel was named after the local Latorica River flowing through Mukachevo. The design of the building is characteristic of late Soviet modernism, prioritizing functionality and integration with the surrounding park area.
Present day
Today, the hotel complex building remains standing at 93 Dukhnovycha Street. While it has undergone partial reconstruction and functional changes over the decades, it still retains the structural features of late Soviet modernist architecture.
Location (map)
Address: 93 Dukhnovycha St, Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.450325, 22.733411
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps cartographic data, address: 93 Dukhnovycha St, Mukachevo..
Questions and answers
- What is the hotel named after? The hotel is named after the Latorica River, which flows through the city of Mukachevo.
- What architectural style does the building represent? The building represents the late Soviet modernist style of the 1970s.
- Where is the Latorica hotel located today? The building is located at 93 Dukhnovycha Street in Mukachevo, Ukraine.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Mukachevo from 1979.
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