The Chapelof the Boim family constructed in the early 17th century on

the grounds of what was a city cemetery; this quaint structure was

originally intended for use as a crypt by the Boim family. George Boim, a

Lviv merchant and moneylender of Hungarian origin, started the project

and his son, Paul-George, put the finishing touches on what would become

a permanent feature in Lviv’s stunning centre. The side of the chapel

is decorated with fretwork that gives the impression that the entire

structure has been turned inside-out. Fresco portraits of George Boim

and his wife Jadwiga can be viewed from Halyts’ka vul. The site has been

protected by UNESCO since the 1970s.