Dormition Church, Lviv
The Dormition or Assumption Church (Ukrainian: Успенська церква, Uspenska tserkva; historically known as the "Wallachian Church") is a Ukrainian Orthodox church in the city of Lviv, Ukraine. At present it belongs to the Lviv Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
| Dormition (Wallachian) Church | |
|---|---|
| Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
The complex of the Dormition Church is dominated by the 400-year-old Korniakt Tower. | |
| 49.8420°N 24.0344°E | |
| Location | Lviv, Ukraine |
| Denomination | Orthodox Church of Ukraine |
| History | |
| Dedication | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Paolo Romanus |
| Style | Renaissance (Mannerism) |
| Groundbreaking | 1591 |
| Completed | 1629 |
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