This early 20th-century postcard shows Lviv’s 3 Maja Street (now Prospekt Svobody), a
prestigious boulevard lined with ornate buildings and grand hotels. Named after Poland’s
Constitution of May 3, the street became a centerpiece of the city’s urban life after its major
reconstruction in the late 1800s and is today one of Lviv’s main thoroughfares.This historic postcard features a bustling scene on 3 Maja Street (Prospekt Svobody), with
elegant turn-of-the-century architecture and vintage automobiles. The street was renamed several
times throughout its history and remains a symbol of Lviv’s cosmopolitan character and architectural
grandeur.
This vintage postcard shows Akademichna Street (now Shevchenka Avenue) in Lviv, lined with
elegant buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Highlighted is the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, a centerpiece of the city’s commercial and academic life in the
Austro-Hungarian era.
This postcard features the Lviv Opera House, an architectural masterpiece completed in 1900.
Known for its ornate neo-Renaissance style, the Opera House quickly became a symbol of the city’s
cultural ambitions at the turn of the 20th century.
This vintage postcard depicts the distinctive polygonal apse and tower of the Armenian
Cathedral in Lviv, originally built in 1363. The cathedral is notable for its ancient stonework and
unique blend of Armenian, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural features.
This postcard from the early 1900s highlights the sweeping domes and spacious
forecourt of Lviv’s Main Railway Station, a major gateway connecting Galicia with Vienna and Kraków.
Postcard message (translated from German): “Lemberg, 19/5
Dear Sister!
Warm greetings and kisses from Lviv to your ... and your ... from your ...” (The original handwriting is partially illegible. Greeting sent from Lemberg, early
1900s.)
Panoramic view of historic Lviv (Lemberg) — This vintage postcard shows the
rooftops and domes of Lviv’s Old Town, including the Town Hall (Ratusz), Boim Chapel, Dominican
Church, and other historic landmarks. The hills in the background highlight the city’s unique
setting and layered architectural history, reflecting its multicultural past as a center of Galicia
under Austria-Hungary.
This early postcard features Lviv’s Town Hall (Ratusz), whose current tower was completed in
1851 after the previous one collapsed. The building stands at the heart of Rynok Square and has
served as the city’s administrative center since the 14th century, surviving multiple
reconstructions and political changes.
This early postcard shows St. Sophie Square (plac św. Zofii, now Ivan Franko Square) in
Lviv, a popular green space bordered by elegant 19th-century townhouses. Visible is a small tram,
reflecting Lviv’s early electric tram system established in 1894, one of the first in Eastern
Europe.
This vintage postcard features St. George’s Cathedral (Sobór św. Jura), the
baroque-metropolitan seat of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, completed in 1764. Its dramatic
hilltop location and ornate architecture make it one of Lviv’s most iconic landmarks.
This early postcard shows Lviv’s Opera House (opened 1900) with an electric tram running in
front—a sign of the city’s early adoption of electric public transport, which began in 1894 and made
Lviv one of the first cities in Central-Eastern Europe with an electric tram system. The scene
captures the vibrant intersection of art, architecture, and modern technology in turn-of-the-century
Lviv.
This early 20th-century postcard shows Lviv’s Main Railway Station (Dworzec Główny), opened
in 1904. Designed by architect Władysław Sadłowski, the station’s grand domed hall was one of the
most modern railway terminals in Central Europe at the time, reflecting Lviv’s importance as a
transport hub of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
An early postcard of the Bernardine Church (now St. Andrew’s Church) in Lviv, built from
1600 to 1630 in early Baroque style by the Bernardine monks. The church once stood outside the city
walls and was fortified to defend against invasions. It was renamed St. Andrew’s Church in the 1990s
after becoming part of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
This vintage art postcard shows Lviv’s Dominican Church, built in its current Baroque style
between 1749 and 1764 on the site of earlier churches dating back to the 14th century. The church
was originally Dominican Catholic, later became Greek Catholic, and is famous for its massive dome
and dramatic façade. In the background stands the Korniakt Tower, part of the nearby Dormition
Church.
This early 20th-century postcard shows the grand facade of Lviv’s Main Railway Station,
completed in 1904 in an elegant eclectic style with Art Nouveau elements. Horse-drawn carriages
lined up in front were the main form of city transport before the spread of motor vehicles. The
station was one of the largest and most modern in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This vintage postcard, likely from the 1910s, depicts Bahnhofstrasse (now Chernivetska
Street), the main approach to Lviv’s railway station. The street bustles with pedestrians,
carriages, and riders on horseback, illustrating the busy mix of city life before World War I and
the role of the railway as a hub for both locals and travelers.
This postcard shows the Church of the Basilian Sisters (Василіянок) in Lviv, built in the
1930s at 95 Potocki Street (now Shevchenka Avenue) for the Catholic Basilian nuns. Designed by
architect R. Hrytsai, it reflects Ukrainian church traditions and the religious revival of the
interwar period.
This historic postcard shows Sakramentek Street (ulica Sakramentek) in Lviv (then
Lwów/Lemberg), named after the nearby Church of the Sacramentine Sisters. The street, lined with
stately townhouses and elegant facades, reflects the refined urban planning and architectural style
of late 19th-century Lviv. Today, the street is known as Brativ Rohatyntsiv Street.
The magnificent Dominican Church and Monastery (Домініканський костел і
монастир) in Lviv, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Built in the mid-18th century on
the site of earlier structures, its grand facade and statues symbolize the city’s diverse religious
heritage. The Dominican bell tower is visible in the background. Today, this landmark stands as both
a museum and a place of worship, attracting visitors from around the world.
Lviv Opera House (Львівський Оперний Театр, formerly the Theater of
Lemberg), the grand centerpiece of Lviv and Galicia. This historic photo from 1908 shows the opera
house shortly after its opening, designed by Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann
Helmer, a famous father-and-son team who created many theaters across the Austro-Hungarian
Empire. Inscription translation: "The Theater of Lemberg, the metropolis of Galicia. It was
built
by two architects from Vienna, the father and the son, who had constructed nearly all theaters
in
the monarchy. Photo from 1908."
Jewish schoolboys in Lemberg (Lviv), Galicia.
This historic postcard shows a group of Jewish students standing outside their school in Lemberg
(now Lviv, Ukraine), most likely in the early 20th century. Their traditional coats and hats reflect
the winter season and the typical Jewish school attire of the era. Handwritten inscription (in German): "Jüdische Schüler in Lemberg" (“Jewish students in
Lemberg”).Historic central Lviv (Lemberg): Prospekt Svobody.
This (pre-1900) vintage postcard view shows the elegant townhouses, lively sidewalks, and green park
of
Prospekt Svobody, formerly Karl Ludwig Strasse (official: Karl Ludwig Straße, Ruthenian:
вулиця/улиця Карла Людвига, Polish: ulica Karola Ludwika), the main boulevard in Lviv’s
city center. In the background, the
ornate dome and classical facades reflect the city’s flourishing era under Austro-Hungarian
rule.
This postcard depicts Rynok Square (Market Square) in Lviv, the city’s central marketplace
since the 14th century. The view looks toward the Town Hall and highlights the elegant 16th- to
19th-century townhouses that line the square, which has been a hub for trade, civic life, and
historic events for centuries.
