Formation of the Street
Haidamatska Street in Lviv is located in the historic Pidzamche district and has a rich history that reflects the city’s development from the medieval period to the present day.
Originally, the street emerged as a route connecting the outskirts of Lviv with the nearby villages of Zamarstyniv and Holosko. One of its earliest depictions can be found on a 1766 map of the city drawn by French engineer Jean du Défi. On this map, the street is shown between two of Lviv’s historic churches: the stone Church of St. Paraskeva Pyatnytsia and the wooden Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, which has not survived.
In the 18th century, the area was home to the Basilian Convent of St. Catherine of Alexandria. The wooden Church of the Presentation, built in 1591, remained on the site until 1809, when it was dismantled and relocated to the village of Matsoshyn, where it burned down in 1886.
Throughout its history, the street has had several names. In the 18th century, it was known as St. Praxedes Street. In the 19th century, it was renamed Kutuzov Street. It received its current name — Haidamatska — in the 20th century in honor of the Haidamak movement, a national-liberation uprising in 18th-century Right-Bank Ukraine.
The street’s architecture reflects a range of styles, including Classicism, Secession (Art Nouveau), and Constructivism. Notably, Building No. 6A, constructed in 1939 by architect Henryk Sandig, is an example of Functionalism. Its facade features oval loggias and geometric balconies, giving the building the appearance of an ocean liner.
Today, Haidamatska Street retains its historical buildings and is part of Lviv’s active urban landscape. It is home to residential buildings, office spaces, and heritage sites.
Architects and Style
Building No. 16 on Haidamatska Street is located in the Pidzamche area, known for its historical architecture and industrial past. The building was constructed at the end of the 19th or beginning of the 20th century. During this period, Lviv architecture was dominated by the styles of Secession and early Modernism, so the house likely features elements of those architectural trends.
What Is There Now?
As of 2025, Building No. 16 on Haidamatska Street is used as a residential property.