Metropolitan Palace, Lviv

Name: Metropolitan Palace
Address: Lviv, Ukraine

#31 among attractions in Lviv

Palace, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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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. The current building was erected in 1761-62 to Clement Fessinger's designs and displays traits of the transition from Baroque to Neo-Classical. The façade bears a plaque in memory of Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky. On the west side of the palace extends an old flower garden. Pope John Paul II stayed at the palace during his 2001 visit to Ukraine. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 49°50'19"N, 24°0'49"E

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Metropolitan Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, Palace, Historical place
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Palace
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Palace?

Nearby attractions include St. George's Cathedral, Lviv (1 min walk), Mitropolitu Andreu Septickomu, Lviv (2 min walk), Hudozno-memorialnij muzej Oleksi Novakivskogo, Lviv (3 min walk), Lviv Polytechnic, Lviv (6 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Palace:

Bus

Circus • Lines: 184а (4 min walk)
St. Anne Church • Lines: 111, 114, 184а (8 min walk)

Tram

Lesia Ukrainka Theatre (7 min walk)
St. Anna Church (8 min walk)

Train

Львів-Приміський вокзал (22 min walk)
Lviv-Golovny (23 min walk)