The Gunpowder Tower (1554-1556) at 4 Pidvalna St. is the only surviving tower of Lviv's medieval defensive walls, with walls up to 3 m thick and original loopholes. For years it served as a gunpowder store and later as the House of Architects of the Lviv branch of the Architects' Union. Since 2018 it has operated as the "Gunpowder Tower" Centre for Architecture, Design and Urbanism: exhibition halls, a cafe and a multimedia scale model of central Lviv with video mapping. The interior is open when an exhibition or event is running (often free or by donation). Two 19th-century marble lions guard the entrance.
Yes. Since 2018 it has housed the "Gunpowder Tower" Centre for Architecture, Design and Urbanism, with exhibitions, talks and a cafe. Access follows the event programme, so check the official Facebook page before visiting.
There is no fixed sightseeing ticket - exhibitions are usually free or by donation, while individual events may be ticketed.
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Working hours
Tue–Sun 12:00–20:00, closed on Monday. Access inside depends on the current exhibition or event - check in advance.
Price range
Free to view from outside. Exhibitions are usually free or by donation; individual events may be ticketed.
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