Villa of Karol Dziadoń-Dzeliński

Formation of the Street

Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street is located in the historic Kastelivka district, which began to develop actively at the end of the 19th century. Initially, the street was named Nabielaka, in honor of Polish poet Ludwik Nabielak. During the German occupation in 1942, it was renamed Schillergasse. In 1944, the previous name was restored, and in 1946, it received its current name — in honor of Ivan Kotliarevsky, a Ukrainian writer and playwright.​

The street’s development features various architectural styles, predominantly Viennese Secession, historicism, modernism, and functionalism. Most buildings are listed in the Register of Local Architectural Monuments of Lviv.​

Builders and Styles

Building No. 47 on Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street was constructed in 1903–1906 based on a design by architect Alfred Zachariewicz. The construction was carried out by Ivan Levynskyi’s building firm. This two-story villa with an attic is executed in the style of romantic historicism with Gothic elements. The building’s facades are made of exposed red brick, giving it a distinctive charm.​

Who Was the Owner?

The first owner of the villa was Karol Dziadoń Dzieliński, who purchased the land for construction in 1903.​

What Does the Building Look Like?

The building has an asymmetrical composition with a corner turret topped with a high pointed spire. The facades are adorned with exposed brickwork, high steep roofs covered with tiles, and decorative elements that give the building a Gothic character. In 1937, an internal reconstruction was carried out, during which some roof structures were replaced, and certain rooms were replanned.​

Interesting Facts

• In 1985, the villa was listed as a local architectural monument (Protection No. 116-M)​

What Is Here Now?

Currently, Building No. 47 remains a residential property. Thanks to the preservation of architectural elements and early 20th-century stylistics, the building is an important part of Lviv’s historical heritage.​

Bibliography

1. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 47 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv.​

2. The villa at 47 Kotliarevskoho Street will be restored to its authentic appearance.​

3. Secrets of the Luxurious Tenement Houses on Kotliarevskoho Street.​

4. In Lviv, the Dziadoń Dzieliński villa will be restored to its authentic appearance.​

5. Ivana Kotliarevskoho Street, 47 – Residential Building | Interactive Lviv (English version).