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Saint George's Cathedral is consecrated

1760 CE · Ukraine, Europe · Religion

Saint George's Cathedral is consecrated
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St. George's Cathedral is a baroque-rococo cathedral located in the city of Lviv, the historic capital of western Ukraine. It was constructed between 1744-1760 on a hill overlooking the city. This is the third manifestation of a church to inhabit the site since the 13th century, and its prominence has repeatedly made it a target for invaders and vandals.

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