Day of Architecture of Ukraine

Dormition Kiev-Pechersk LavraIn the decree of the President of Ukraine No. 456/95 of 17.06.1995 it is said: "To establish the Day of Architecture of Ukraine, which is celebrated annually on July 1 - on the World Architecture Day."

World Architecture Day was established by the International Union of Architects, which arose in 1946, after the Second World War, when it was necessary to raise cities from the ruins, restore enterprises, and recreate architectural monuments.

Since 1996, World Architects Day has been celebrated on the first Monday of October. This decision was made by the International Union of Architects at the XX UN General Assembly in Barcelona.