A collectible 1968 postcard featuring the railway station building in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The photograph captures the main facade of the railway station with its signature dome and decorative ornaments. In the foreground, a red and yellow trolleybus (presumably a Škoda 9Tr model) is visible on the street, alongside parked Soviet passenger cars (including a GAZ-21 Volga) and pedestrians. Trees and overhead transit wires are visible on the left.
Historical note
Built in the Vienna Secession style, the Chernivtsi Railway Station opened in 1909, based on a design by architect J. Zieleniewski. The building features a prominent dome adorned with symbolic sculptural compositions. During the Soviet period, the station remained the city’s primary transport gateway.
Present day
Today, the station is a designated architectural monument of local significance and an active hub of the Lviv Railway. The historic appearance of the building and its dome has been preserved, though the surrounding plaza and public transit infrastructure have been modernized.
Location (map)
Address: 1 Vokzalna St, Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.304419, 25.932943
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the main entrance of Chernivtsi Railway Station.
Questions and answers
- Which building is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the railway station building in Chernivtsi.
- In what architectural style was the station built? The station was built in the Vienna Secession style and opened in 1909.
- What public transport is visible in the photo? A red and yellow trolleybus, likely a Škoda 9Tr model, is visible in the foreground.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chernivtsi from 1968.
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