The ensemble of the Church of the Assumption includes the adjoining bell-tower and chapel. The bell tower, otherwise known as the “Кorniact Tower” after the name of its founder (Konstantin Korniact) , was built between 1572 and 1578 by the Church 0f the Dominicans [...]
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The main facade of the Lviv Church of the Assumption faces narrow Ruthenian Street (Ulica Ruska) which unfortunately prevents one from observing the front in all its splendor. The huge thick wall of smooth dark grey limestone is imposing with its unobtrusive, noble design. Full length Tuscan style pilasters contribute to its’ clear-cut balanced proportions. [...] The Church of the Assumption was designed and built by Lviv’s most noteworthy architect Paolo Dominici Romano, an Italian by birth who headed the construction up to 1597, when it was placed in the hands of his father-in-law wojciech Kapinos. A year later it was taken over by Ambrogio who completed the Church. It is, [...] |
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