The building of the Ukrainian National Bank is over 100 years old. It was built in early Renaissance style and has survived revolution and two world wars. The griffons; emblems of Kyiv, Podillia, and Volyn regions; symbols of trade, transportation, industry, and agriculture on the outside of the building have remained intact and have not been changed since construction. While renovation and restoration has preserved much of he building’s features, however, some have alas been lost. During the last period of renovation the aroma of roses – which emanated from the garden in the interior courtyard and was delivered to the rest of the building via a special ventilation system - was lost.