St. George's Cathedral, Lviv (must see)

Saint George's Cathedral is a baroque-rococo cathedral constructed between 1744-1760 on a hill overlooking the city. Designed by architect Bernard Meretin and sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel, Saint George's Cathedral reflects both Western influences and the traditions of Ukrainian church construction. An expressive statue of Saint George the Dragon-slayer, by Pinsel, stands in the church attic. Pinsel's hands also created the stony images of Saint Leo, the Pope and Saint Athanasius who stand on guard over the church portal "warning with their stern look about their readiness to fight against anyone not showing enough venerability." In contrast, the architecture of the courtyard has a more soothing effect on visitors.

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Sight Name: St. George's Cathedral
Sight Location: Lviv, Ukraine (See walking tours in Lviv)
Sight Type: Religious

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