Formation of the Street
Shota Rustaveli Street is located in the Halytskyi District of Lviv, in the historical area of Shtyllerivka. It stretches from Zelena Street to the intersection with Ivana Franka and Stryiska Streets. Initially, starting from 1863, it was named Yablonowskiego Street, in honor of Polish Hetman Stanisław Jabłonowski, who liberated Lviv from the Tatars in 1695. In 1871, the name was changed to Yablonowskich Street. During the German occupation in 1941, it was renamed Karpatenstrasse, and in 1944 the name Yablonowskich was reinstated. The current name — in honor of Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli — was assigned in December 1944.
The street’s architecture features styles of Classicism, Viennese Secession, and Constructivism. Most of the buildings are listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments.
24 Shota Rustaveli Street
Builders and Styles
The residential building at 24 Shota Rustaveli Street was built in 1907 based on a design by architect Salomon Rimer. It is executed in the Secession style. The building is listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments under protection number 664-м.
Who was the owner?
Historical data on the original owner of the building are not available in open sources. Today, the building is privately owned and functions as a residential property with commercial spaces on the ground floor.
What does the building look like?
This is a four-story tenement house featuring key elements of the Secession style: decorative stucco, balconies with wrought-iron railings, and large windows. The façade is enriched with ornamental detailing, giving the building an elegant appearance.
Interesting facts
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The building is part of a cohesive architectural ensemble of Secession-style residential houses built in 1906–1907, designed by architect Alfred Zachariewicz.
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The building retains its authentic architectural elements, making it a valuable object of Lviv’s cultural heritage.
What is there now?
Today, 24 Shota Rustaveli Street remains a residential building. The ground floor is occupied by commercial spaces, including a beauty salon.