Discover the historic beauty of Lviv with this stunning “Leopolis” city map poster, a detailed 1618 engraving from the famous atlas “Civitates Orbis Terrarum,” edited by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg. Created by engravers Simon Novellanus and Joris Hoefnagel, this remarkable historical print presents a panoramic view of Lviv, Ukraine — known historically by its Latin name “Leopolis.”
Originally published in Volume VI of the atlas in 1618, this antique city engraving captures the architectural richness and urban character of one of Eastern Europe’s most important historical cities. The composition showcases churches, fortifications, towers, and surrounding countryside in extraordinary detail, combining geographic accuracy with Renaissance artistic craftsmanship.
Rendered in the refined engraving style characteristic of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the artwork features intricate linework and carefully illustrated city structures. The elevated perspective allows viewers to appreciate the layout and monumental architecture of historic Lviv while also enjoying the decorative elegance of early modern cartography.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, travelers, and admirers of antique city maps, this vintage Lviv poster makes an exceptional wall decor piece for offices, libraries, studies, or living spaces inspired by European history and Renaissance art.
This is a reproduction print of a historical map
