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Lviv’s Historic Architectural Ensemble

Lviv’s Historic Architectural Ensemble:

A Russian drone strike targeted a residential building within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lviv’s historic center, causing extensive damage near the Bernardine monastery.The Historic Centre of Lviv, Ukraine, preserves a medieval street layout and rich Baroque, Renaissance, and Neoclassical architecture. Largely spared during World War II, it reflects a unique blend of Central and Eastern European styles with Italian and German influences.Founded in the late Middle Ages (mid-13th century) by King Daniel of Galicia.The ensemble has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998.