This collectible double-view postcard, published in 1984, showcases Lviv’s architectural contrasts: the Soviet modernist Hotel Lviv and the late-Renaissance Boim Chapel.
What is shown on the postcard
The top image shows the multi-story Hotel Lviv with its rooftop sign. A yellow ZAZ-968 car is driving along the avenue in front, surrounded by lawns and pedestrians. The bottom image displays the ornately carved stone facade of the Boim Chapel, with a white VAZ-2101 car parked on the cobblestone street and people standing near the entrance.
Historical note
Hotel Lviv was built in 1965 (designed by architects A. Dushkin, E. Liaskovsky, and others) as one of the city’s key Soviet-era hotels. The Boim Chapel is a prominent late-Renaissance (Mannerist) monument, erected in 1609–1615 as a burial vault for the merchant Boim family.
Present day
Both landmarks survive today. Hotel Lviv remains operational following modern renovations, preserving its modernist structure. The Boim Chapel serves as a branch of the Lviv National Art Gallery and is open to the public as a museum.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Katedralna Square, Lviv, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.841100, 24.031100
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates point to the Boim Chapel (bottom image on the postcard)..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard features two distinct landmarks of Lviv: the modernist Hotel Lviv and the historic 17th-century Boim Chapel.
- When was this postcard published? The postcard was published in 1984.
- What vehicles are visible in the photos? A yellow Soviet-era ZAZ car is visible near the hotel, and a white VAZ-2101 is parked in front of the chapel.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Lviv from 1984.
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