The chapel was erected at the beginning of the XVII century as a family crypt of the Boim family. The construction is noteworthy in that its walls are decorated with sculptural groups depicting stories from the Bible. The fact is that religious subjects were embodied mainly in painting. To depict biblical scenes with the help of sculpture is a rather non-standard solution for that time.
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01.09.20
Olga
Impressive architecture? Definitely a must-see in the center of Lviv?
19.08.20
Ankitt
On the eastern edge of Cathedral square there’s a 17th-century Mannerist chapel that has no equivalent in either Ukraine or the rest of Europe.
The facade is completely taken over by sandstone carvings, that may take a while to decipher.
On t.. Read more »he lower tier are statues of the apostles St Peter and St Paul, in the middle are cartouches with Latin inscriptions, while on the densely packed third tier are scenes from the Passion.
You can make out the Castigation, Christ Carrying the Cross and the Crucifixion.
There’s also loads of decoration crammed into the interior in the form of intricate stuccowork.
This is most impressive on the dome, lit by an octagonal lantern and with 36 panels of sculptures representing prophets, angels, the apostles and Jesus.
07.01.20
Cathy
My family and I were fascinated by the visit, the monuments are impressive and beautiful.
01.11.19
Victoria
Breathtaking architecture. Make sure you get inside, it's even more astonishing.
25.09.19
yarkomar
Definitely should visit if you go by, but not worth coming to Lviv only because of that place.
P.S. only 30 UAH for entering.
12.06.19
G
I only visited the outside of this chapel now museum. It was very crowded the day I showed up. I was not going to attempt entry. Like groups of 30 people or more. The outside is very ornamental. The sitting figure on the roof grabbed my attention. I .. Read more »will try and visit the museum while here.
22.05.19
Argun
A small chapel in the heart of Lviv which was built by a noble Hungarian family. No photos are allowed inside. The chapel has breathtaking figures, bible scene depictions carved on the walls. Might be a cool spot to stop by.
4.6 / 7
