This 1968 vintage postcard captures Soviet Square (now Central Square) in Chernivtsi, featuring public gardens and historic architecture.
What is shown on the postcard
The foreground displays a well-maintained flowerbed with red flowers and a decorative planter on metal legs. In the middle ground, park benches with people, trimmed hedges, and tall deciduous trees are visible. The background features a multi-story historic building with an ornate facade and a semi-circular pediment, along with Soviet-era streetlights.
Historical note
Soviet Square (historically Ringplatz, now Central Square) has served as the administrative and social heart of Chernivtsi since the late 18th century. The building in the background is the former Bukovina Savings Bank, built at the turn of the 20th century in the Vienna Secession style, designed by architect Hubert Gessner. During the Soviet period, the square was redesigned with flowerbeds and green spaces.
Present day
Today, the location is known as Central Square. The historic building in the background houses the Chernivtsi Regional Art Museum. The square retains its historical architectural layout and remains the city’s primary cultural hub.
Location (map)
Address: 10 Central Square, Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.291700, 25.934800
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Central Square (former Soviet Square), Chernivtsi. Coordinates point to the Art Museum building..
Questions and answers
- What is the modern name of the square shown on the postcard? Today, the square is known as Central Square (Tsentralna Square).
- What is the building in the background? The background features the former Bukovina Savings Bank building, which now houses the Chernivtsi Regional Art Museum.
- In what architectural style was this building constructed? The building was constructed at the turn of the 20th century in the Vienna Secession (Art Nouveau) style.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernivtsi from 1968.
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