Lviv Polytechnic, Lviv

Name: Lviv Polytechnic
Address: Vul. (вул. Степана Бандери), 12, Lviv, Ukraine

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Lviv Polytechnic National University is the largest scientific university in Lviv. Since its foundation in 1816, it has been one of the most important centres of science and technological development in Central Europe. In the interbellum period, the Polytechnic was one of the most important technical colleges in Poland, together with the Warsaw Polytechnic. In 2020, Lviv Polytechnic was ranked globally among the top 1000 universities according to Times Higher Education. As of 2019, there were approximately 35,000 students in the university. ()

Local name: Національний університет «Львівська політехніка» Established: 1816 (208 years ago)Coordinates: 49°50'9"N, 24°0'45"E

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Vul. (вул. Степана Бандери), 12Lviv Ukraine

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Lviv Polytechnic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Potocki Palace, Prison at Łąckiego, St. George's Cathedral, Sapieha Palace.

0.7 miE
Museum, Palace, Historical place
Potocki Palace, Lviv
17 min walk • Potocki Palace, a grand architectural gem, graces the city of Lviv, Ukraine, with its presence. This elegant mansion, constructed in the late 19th century, is an exquisite example of the Neo-Renaissance style and now serves as a museum that enchants visitors with its...
~1510 ftE
Museum, History museum
Prison at Łąckiego, Lviv
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lviv, Ukraine, the Prison at Łąckiego is not your typical tourist destination. This site, now functioning as a museum, stands as a somber reminder of the city's turbulent past. The prison, originally known as the Lviv Citadel, was...
~1060 ftN
Striking 1700s Greek Catholic edifice
St. George's Cathedral, Lviv
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Lviv, Ukraine, St. George's Cathedral stands as a testament to baroque and rococo architecture. This majestic church, constructed between 1744 and 1762, is not only a place of worship but also a cultural monument that embodies the deep...
0.4 miE
Palace
Sapieha Palace, Lviv
11 min walk • Sapieha Palace, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Lviv, Ukraine, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the past. This architectural marvel, rooted in the 17th century, was once the residence of the influential Sapieha family, a noble lineage with deep ties...
~1920 ftW
Neo-Gothic church with towering steeples
Church of Sts. Olha and Elizabeth, Lviv
10 min walk • The Church of Sts. Olha and Elizabeth stands as a majestic landmark in the historical city of Lviv, Ukraine. This architectural marvel, completed in 1911, is a testament to the Neo-Gothic style that was prevalent in the early 20th century.
0.5 miNE
Park
Ivan Franko Park, Lviv
13 min walk • Ivan Franko Park, formerly known as Kościuszko Park and the Jesuit Gardens, is a park in Lviv, Ukraine. It is the oldest park in the country.
~1060 ftN
Palace, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Metropolitan Palace, Lviv
6 min walk • The Metropolitan Palace also known as Greek Catholic Archbishops Palace opposite St. George's Cathedral, Lviv has been the principal residence of the Metropolitans of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church since the 16th century.
0.6 miE
Expansive museum with European artwork
Lviv National Art Gallery, Lviv
15 min walk • Borys Voznytsky Lviv National Art Gallery, is the largest art museum in Ukraine, with over 62,000 artworks in its collection, including works of Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, French, German, Dutch and Flemish, Spanish, Austrian and other European artists.
0.8 miE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University, Lviv
21 min walk • The Astronomical Observatory of Lviv University is the astronomical observatory of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Lviv, Ukraine. It was founded in 1771 by the Jesuit college of Lviv, which makes it the 17th oldest observatory in Europe.
~1900 ftE
Church
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Lviv
10 min walk • The Roman Catholic church of St. Mary Magdalene in Lviv, Ukraine, is located west of the city's Old Town, by the Lviv Polytechnic. The church was built at the beginning of the 17th century for the Dominican Order, combining the styles of Renaissance and Baroque, and consecrated in 1630.
0.4 miNW
Synagogue
Beis Aharon V'Yisrael Synagogue, Lviv
11 min walk • The Tsori Gilod Synagogue, also known as Beis Aharon V'Israel Synagogue, is the only functioning Jewish Orthodox synagogue in Lviv, Ukraine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lviv Polytechnic?

Nearby attractions include Stepan Bandera street, Lviv (3 min walk), Mitropolitu Andreu Septickomu, Lviv (4 min walk), Hudozno-memorialnij muzej Oleksi Novakivskogo, Lviv (5 min walk), St. George's Cathedral, Lviv (6 min walk).

How to get to Lviv Polytechnic by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lviv Polytechnic:

Tram

Lviv Politechnic University (5 min walk)
Київська вулиця (6 min walk)

Bus

Circus • Lines: 184а (8 min walk)
Kropyvnytskoho square • Lines: 111, 114, 121, 184а (9 min walk)

Train

Львів-Приміський вокзал (21 min walk)
Lviv-Golovny (23 min walk)