Architectural Heritage of Lviv

The purpose of the article is to provide the scientific analysis and classification of the immovable cultural heritage monuments of Lviv according to the type of “architecture”, with the elaboration of recommendations to preserve them. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific and special methods, in particular, the historical method in a systematic approach, when the set of monuments of the historic city as an object of study is considered in development, as well as comparative method, analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction. The scientific novelty of the study is that for the first time a comprehensive analysis of the existing architectural heritage throughout Lviv has been carried out with the definition of the main parameters of this set and the best ways to overcome its threatening factors. Conclusions. Lviv has the highest number, diversity, concentration and value of architectural monuments among all Ukrainian cities, which form complexes, ensembles and sights, not only in the historic centre but also around it and even in peripheral areas. To ensure their preservation, it is necessary not only to include all cultural heritage sites in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine but also to concentrate efforts of municipal government, the public, specialists and concentration of financial resources on the practical implementation of the principles of the civilized approach, in order to preserve for present and future generations not only numerous individual architectural monuments but also the traditional nature of the environment of Lviv.