Formation of the Street
Shota Rustaveli Street is located in the Halytskyi district of Lviv, stretching from Zelenа Street to the intersection with Ivana Franka and Stryiska Streets. Its history dates back to the mid-19th century when it was known as Yablonovskykh Street, named after Polish Crown Hetman Stanisław Jabłonowski, who liberated Lviv from the Tatars in 1695. In 1943, the street was renamed in honor of the Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli.
The street’s development occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during Lviv’s active expansion. Residential buildings in the styles of Secession, Neoclassicism, and Constructivism were constructed here. The street became an important transportation artery, connecting the city center with new residential neighborhoods.
Builders and Styles
Building No. 22 on Shota Rustaveli Street was constructed in 1906–1907, designed by architect Alfred Zachariewicz. The building is executed in the Secession style, featuring characteristic decorative elements. The sculptural decoration of the facade was created by Teobald Orkasiewicz.
Who was the owner?
Historical sources do not provide detailed information about the original owner of Building No. 22. However, it is known that the building was a rental tenement house, leased to city residents. After nationalization during the Soviet period, the building became state property and was divided into separate apartments.
What does the building look like?
The building has five floors, a symmetrical facade with decorative elements, and tall windows. The facade is adorned with stucco, and the balconies feature wrought-iron railings. The entrance doors are wooden with carvings. In the inner courtyard, fragments of old paving stones and utility outbuildings have been preserved.
Interesting Facts
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Building No. 22, along with neighboring buildings No. 18 and No. 20, forms an ensemble of Secession-style residential structures designed by Alfred Zachariewicz.
What is here now?
Currently, the building at 22 Shota Rustaveli Street is residential. The ground floor houses several private offices and shops. The building is in satisfactory condition, with residents taking care to preserve its historical facade.
References
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Ilko Lemko, V. Mykhalyk, H. Behliarov. 1243 Streets of Lviv (1939–2009). — Lviv: Apriori, 2009.
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Architecture of Lviv: Time and Styles. — Lviv: Center of Europe, 2008.
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Shota Rustaveli Street (Lviv) — Wikipedia.