Temples and cathedrals in Chernivtsi

Q: In what architectural style was the Metropolitan Residence built and who designed it?

The masterpiece of Czech architect Josef Glavka combines Byzantine, Moorish and Gothic elements. The central building is decorated with 365 windows according to the number of days in the year, and the Synodal Hall has unique acoustics. The complex was built for 18 years (1864-1882) for the Bukovin Metropolis of Austria-Hungary.

Q: Where to go in Chernivtsi with children for educational rest?

In the Museum of Folk Architecture in the open air children will see 20 authentic huts of the XIX century with carved shutters. The Art Museum exhibits ancient icons and paintings by Taras Shevchenko. On the Central square there is an old fountain "George the Victorious" (1908).

Q: Where in Chernivtsi to take the most atmospheric photos?

Olga Kobylyanskaya Street has preserved Austrian buildings of the late XIX century with stucco and bay windows. The Turkish well (XVII century) on Russkaya Street is surrounded by ancient mansions. The Venetian courtyard of the Metropolitan Residence with arched galleries is a popular backdrop for photo shoots.

Q: What legends are associated with Chernivtsi University?

In the former Residence of Metropolitans, where the university is now, they talk about the ghost of Metropolitan Yevgeny Hakman. The library houses the Hromadsky Trebnik (1558), one of the oldest Ukrainian printed books. Underground passages allegedly lead to the Armenian Church and the house-ship.

Q: What little-known sights of Chernivtsi should be found by history connoisseurs?

The house-ship (1903) on the streets of the Main imitates a deck with portholes. In the Jewish House (1873) the Stars of David were preserved on the facade. The Church of the Holy Cross (1814) hides the organ of the XIX century. In the basements of the Town Hall of the XVIII century once held prisoners.

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Church of St. Paraskeva

The Church of St. Paraskeva can be seen in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. This church is the first Orthodox stone temple in Chernivtsi. The …

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Svyatonikolaev Church" Chernivtsi

Svyatonikolaevskaya church in Chernivtsi was built in 1607. This wooden church is the oldest building in the city, preserved to th …

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Dormition Cathedral

The Assumption Cathedral is the first stone Greek Catholic church in Chernivtsi. Previously it was called the Russian Church. The …

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Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Chernivtsi was built on the initiative of Metropolitan E. Gakman (buried in the cathedral, a m …

Nicholas Cathedral

Nikolaev Cathedral is one of the most popular and unusual attractions of the city. The church is also called “drunk” because of th …

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Temples and cathedrals in Chernivtsi

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