The interior of the cathedral is decorated in rococo style. The painting inside the cathedral was done at the beginning of the 20th century by artist Joseph Bokshay in late Baroque style. Some fragments of a XVIII century authentic painting are still preserved.
The cathedral’s facade is dominated by a four-columned portico of Corinthian order, as well as two bell...
The Church of St. George is a 17th century Roman Catholic temple, built by the mayor of Uzhgorod George Druget, in place of a destroyed Lutheran temple. In the 18th century the temple was rebuilt in neo-Baroque style. One piece of the interior that deserves special attention is an unusual neo-Baroque altar (1895) – the work of painter Johann Lucas Kracker. I In 2000-2001, after...
Next to the Cathedral is the Episcopal Palace, which is an imposing historical and architectural monument of 18th century Uzhgorod. The plan of the palace is L-shaped, with two octagonal towers at the top. The western facade is decorated with a portico and a stucco coat of arms of Bishop Bachynskyi.
The history of the Episcopal Palace is inseparable from...
In a 1691 description this street was mentioned as Mostova, or Bridge Street. Craftsmen that worked for the lords of the castle lived here. Since the time of Ukrainian independence the street has had the name Korzo.
Today this is a pedestrian area for strolls, recreation and shopping. Its modern architectural appearance emerged at the end of 19th century. Korzo Street...
The Pedestrian Bridge has already become a real symbol of Uzhgorod. Earlier, during the 17th–19th centuries, the bridge was wooden and in 1898 the first iron bridge was built.
Take your time and stop for a few minutes on the pedestrian bridge to appreciate the Old and New parts of the town and the longest alley of linden trees in...
The Joseph Bokshay Transcarpathian Regional Art Museum is one of the centers of culture and art in the Transcarpathian region. It is named after the Ukrainian painter Joseph Bokshay. The origins of the museum date back to June 1945, when the former Zemska art gallery’s exhibit was given several rooms in Uzhgorod castle. For years, the museum’s collection was...