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    • Pl. Katedralna, 1 – Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

      The Cathedral is the only object of Gothic architecture in Lviv, preserved in its integrity. Its tower, along with the City Hall, the Kornyakt tower, and the bell tower of the former Bernardine church are symbols of the city, dominating in the panorama of its central part.
      At present this is the Roman Catholic Arch-Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Metropolitan Basilica, an architectural monument of national significance (protection number 316/0).

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    • Pl. Katedralna, 1 – Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

      Pl. Katedralna, 1 – Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

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    Wincenty Pol – This popular Polish poet of the Romantic era was also one of the first geographers in the world and a versatile scholar. Wincenty Pol travelled a lot and was familiar with the nature and antiquities of Galicia. In 1866-1867, he collaborated with conservator Mieczysław Potocki as a correspondent of the Central Commission for the Protection of Monuments. During this time, he became a vocal critic of the institution.
    Józef Sermak – Józef Sermak (appr. 1834-1874) was born in Lviv and studied law at the Francis I University. He worked as a lawyer in Przemyśl and, from 1867, in Lviv, where he also became a member of the City Council and many societies. In 1865-1874, he collaborated with conservator Mieczysław Potocki as a correspondent of the Central Commission for the Protection of Monuments.