Bernardine Monastery

The Bernardine Monastery in Lviv is a complex of religious buildings located on Rynok Square, 1. It is one of the most beautiful and famous monasteries in Lviv.

History

The Bernardine Monastery was founded in 1600 with the assistance of the Polish king Sigismund III Vasa. The first church and monastery were built in the Renaissance style.

In the 17th century, the monastery was rebuilt in the Baroque style. During this period, new churches, monastery cells and other buildings were built.

In the 18th century, the monastery was damaged during a fire. It was restored in the 1740s.

In the 19th century, the monastery was closed by the Russian authorities. It was reopened in 1990.

Architecture

The Bernardine Monastery is one of the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Ukraine. It consists of the main church, monastery cells, a bell tower and other buildings.

The main church is a three-nave basilica with two towers. It has rich interior decoration, including frescoes, sculptures and icons.

The monastic cells are a two-story building. They have rich exterior decoration, including sculptures and stucco.

The bell tower is a three-story building. It is 60 meters high. There is a belfry on the tower, in which there are 10 bells.

Interior decoration

The interior decoration of the Bernardine monastery is extremely rich and diverse. The walls of the church and the monastery cells are decorated with frescoes that tell about the life of Christ and his apostles.

The monastery also has many sculptures, including sculptures of saints, as well as icons, some of which date back to the 17th century.

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The Bernardine Monastery is an important religious and cultural monument of Ukraine. It is one of the most famous symbols of Lviv, and it attracts tourists from all over the world.

The Bernardine Monastery houses a museum that stores exhibits that tell about the history of the monastery and its importance for the city of Lviv.