Nowadays it's House of Scientists :)
Lviv’s Neo-Baroque House of Scientists was built in 1897 by famed architects Fellner & Helmer, who also designed the George Hotel. Over its storied history the building has undergone many incarnations. Beginning in 1918 it housed a casino. From 1948 it was home to the Lviv House of Scientists, a center of scientific, social and political events in Lviv and Ukraine. By 1953 the building’s first floor was occupied by the Lviv branch of Ukraine’s Union of Architects. In the late 90′s the building was used for political purposes. And in 2008 the House of Scientists was added to Ukraine’s list of cultural heritage monuments.
The ornate interiors of the House of Scientists have often been used as a backdrop for films, including the Soviet-era classic “D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers.” The building is Lviv’s most popular place for balls and charity events, including the Ball of Lviv, the Flower Ball, and the Chocolate Ball. The House of Scientists is also a favorite spot for local newlyweds to have their wedding photos taken.
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