Street formation
Ihorya Bilozira Street in Lviv is a short but significant street located in the historic center of the city. It connects Ivana Franka Street with Shevchenka Avenue. The street was formed in the early 20th century as a pedestrian passage linking Akademichna, Batoria, and Kokhanovskoho Streets.
In 1913, it was named in honor of the Polish historian and writer Władysław Łoziński. During the German occupation in 1941, it was renamed Tulpenstrasse (Tulip Street), but in 1944, the previous name was reinstated. Later that same year, it was renamed in honor of the Russian publicist Alexander Herzen. On August 18, 2022, as part of the city’s de-Russification efforts, the Lviv City Council renamed the street after Ukrainian composer Ihor Bilozir.
The street is lined with rental apartment buildings (kamianytsi) built in various architectural styles including Eclecticism, Art Nouveau (Secession), Historicism, and Constructivism. Most of the buildings are listed as local architectural heritage monuments.
Ihor Bilozir (1955–2000) was a prominent Ukrainian composer and the leader of the vocal-instrumental ensemble Vatra. His life was tragically cut short in 2000 following an assault in a café in the city center. A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the tragedy, and he is also commemorated by a monument at Lychakiv Cemetery.
Today, Ihorya Bilozira Street retains its residential function and historic character, blending architectural heritage with contemporary urban life.
Architects and style
The building at 6 Ihorya Bilozira Street is a four-story rental townhouse, now over 100 years old. It was designed by Lviv architect Ivan Bagenskyi in collaboration with builder Wojciech Dembiński. The building was constructed in the late Art Nouveau style, with elements borrowed from Gothic architecture.
Interesting facts
Inside the building, an original stairwell stained glass window titled “Carpathian Landscape”, dating back to the early 20th century, has been preserved.
What’s there now?
As of 2025, the building at No. 6 Ihorya Bilozira Street retains its residential function and is officially recognized as a monument of local architectural significance.
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Ihorya Bilozira Street – Wikipedia
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032.ua: “The Lviv Street Renamed in Honor of the Legendary Composer Ihor Bilozir”
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Vysokyi Zamok: “From Herzen Street to Ihor Bilozir Street”
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Center for Urban History of East Central Europe: “Academic Reading Room”