Union of Lublin Mound (Ukrainian: Копець Люблінської унії, romanized: Kopets Liublinskoi unii; Polish: Kopiec Unii Lubelskiej) is an artificial hill, 29 m high, in Lviv, modern day Ukraine created in 1869-1890 by Polish inhabitants to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Union of Lublin by initiative and with financial support of Franciszek Smolka.
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The Lviv High Castle is a historic castle located on the top of the Castle Hill of the city of Lviv, Ukraine. It is currently the highest point in the city, 413 metres above sea level. The castle currently stands in ruins.
The High Castle is proximate to the centre of Lviv, formerly being surrounded by a fortification wall. The Castle Hill took its name from the High Castle, which used to be located on the hill from the 13th century to the late 19th century. The castle was a main defensive fort of the city during its existence.
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The Carmelite Convent was established in Lviv by Jakub Sobieski. Its construction, commenced in 1642, was greatly delayed by the events of the Deluge. The Carmelites departed from the nunnery in 1792. It was later used as a metrology office. The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church recently reconsecrated the church to Christian worship and dedicated it to the Presentation of Our Lord.
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Pidzamche railway station is a railway station of the Lviv Railways located in Lviv, 7 km away from the city's main railway terminal. Officially considered a freight station, it is nevertheless served by all passing suburban trains, as well as several long-distance trains.
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The Carmelite Church is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic parish church in Lviv.
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The Dzyga Art Center is an artistic association, gallery, theater and concert facility in Lviv, Ukraine.
It is located on the summit of Lviv High Castle. There is an observation platform at the top of the mound (altitude 413 m), offering a vantage viewpoint over Lviv.
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