Formation of the Street
Kyryla and Mefodiia Street in Lviv took shape in the second half of the 19th century on land formerly owned by monasteries and the university. Initially, it was named St. Jacek Street, later Pańska Street, and received its current name after World War II. The street is lined with villas and mansions from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, built in Neo-Renaissance, Secession, and Neo-Gothic styles. Professors, doctors, lawyers, and architects settled here, contributing to the high architectural quality of the area. Located on a slope, the street features a picturesque, terraced layout.
Architects and Styles
The mansion at 15 Kyryla and Mefodiia Street in Lviv is a notable architectural landmark from the late 19th – early 20th century. The building was originally constructed in the late 1890s. In 1905, the metal terrace structures were designed and produced by the renowned Galician firm “Zygmunt Piotrowicz and J. Schuman.” In 1927, the mansion underwent a major renovation based on a project by architects Ivan Bahenskyi and Wojciech Dembiński. The building is part of the historical development of Kyryla and Mefodiia Street, known for its architectural landmarks and historic residences.