Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans

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The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans: A Testament to Cultural Synergy and Religious Tolerance

The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans, located in the city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine, stands as a remarkable testament to the harmonious fusion of architectural styles and the enduring legacy of religious tolerance during the Habsburg Empire. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, this architectural marvel showcases the rich cultural heritage that spans from the Byzantine era through to the 19th century.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans represents a masterful synergy of architectural styles built by Czech architect Josef Hlavka from 1864 to 1882. The property, an outstanding example of 19th-century historicist architecture, also includes a seminary and monastery and is dominated by the domed, cruciform Seminary Church with a garden and park. The complex expresses architectural and cultural influences from the Byzantine period onward and embodies the powerful presence of the Orthodox Church during Habsburg rule, reflecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire policy of religious tolerance.

Encyclopedia Record: Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans

The Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, was built for the Eastern Orthodox metropolitan bishop between 1864 and 1882 to the designs of the Czech architect Josef Hlávka from Austria-Hungary. The Residence, whose buildings are now part of Chernivtsi University, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

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