Latin Cathedral, Lviv

The Arch-cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, usually called simply the Latin Cathedral, is located in city's Old Town, in the southwestern corner of market square. In 1360 King Casimir III of Poland founded the construction of the present day church, built in Gothic style. Construction work continued throughout the 15th century and in 1481 the Cathedral was finally consecrated. In the years 1761 to 1776 the Cathedral was refurbished in the Baroque style and a tall bell tower was added. In 1776 the icon of the Mother of God held in the Cathedral was crowned and placed in the main altar. Between 1892 to 1898 the presbytery was remodeled in the Neogothic style and stained glass, designed by J贸zef Mehoffer and Jan Matejko, was installed. In 1910 the Cathedral was granted the status of a minor basilica by Pope Saint Pius X.

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Sight Name: Latin Cathedral
Sight Location: Lviv, Ukraine (See walking tours in Lviv)
Sight Type: Religious
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