The architectural landscape of Soviet-era Truskavets: the residential building of the Prykarpattia Sanatorium on an original 1971 postcard.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard depicts a multi-story residential building of the Prykarpattia Sanatorium, designed in the late 1960s Soviet modernist style. In front of the building is a landscaped park area with paved pathways, neat flowerbeds, and manicured lawns. Forested hills of the Carpathian foothills are visible in the background, with a few pedestrians walking on the path to the left.
Historical note
The Prykarpattia Sanatorium was built to provide health resort and balneotherapeutic treatment, utilizing the famous local mineral water “Naftusia”. The architecture of the building reflects Soviet functionalist design trends, featuring strip glazing on the top floor and a rhythmic grid of balconies across the facade.
Present day
Today, the former Prykarpattia Sanatorium continues to operate as a specialized medical and rehabilitation facility under the name Truskavets Military Clinical Sanatorium. The building retains its original architectural silhouette, having undergone partial renovations.
Location (map)
Address: 4 Horodyshche St, Truskavets, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 49.274311, 23.513101
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main building of the Truskavets Military Clinical Sanatorium (former Prykarpattia Sanatorium).
Questions and answers
- What building is shown on this postcard? The postcard shows one of the multi-story residential buildings of the Prykarpattia Sanatorium in Truskavets.
- What architectural style does this building represent? The building represents late 1960s Soviet functionalism and modernism, characterized by its strip glazing and rhythmic balcony grid.
- How is this facility used today? Today, the complex operates as the Truskavets Military Clinical Sanatorium, providing medical rehabilitation services.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Truskavets from 1971.
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