Lviv

Lviv – one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, in which past and modern epoch are very skilfully knitted. City of Lviv as pearl of Europe and the capital of Halychyna have successfully remained intact throughout seven ages, preserving its historical atmosphere and old architecture. Lviv – city of old cathedrals and churches, historical monuments and modern buildings. Central narrow streets and monumental churches create an atmosphere of time being at standstill.

Life of the historical central part of Lviv goes slowly, preserving public tranquility. You will not find noisy crowds or clatter of autos there. Taking a walk along central part of old city during all the day you will find many interesting and fascinating sights. If you ever have been in Lviv, you will come here again and again, drawn by memories of romantic atmosphere of that historical place.

Lviv is a large regional center, occupying the area of 155 sq. kilometers. About 730,000 people reside permanently in Lviv. Most of the city’s population is comprised of ethnic Ukrainians, though other communities such as Poles, Jews, Greeks, Germans, Armenians, Russians, etc. are also represented.

Lviv is an open air museum and the embodiment of the Ukrainian culture and European charm, unforgettable panoramas, and unique monuments of architecture, old traditions and, surely, flavored coffee in the legendary Lviv coffee houses. Guests are charmed by the special atmosphere of majestic calmness reigning in the city and pleasantly striking hospitality of local habitants.

If you are stopping by in Lviv for a short time and you don't have enough time to experience all the beauty of Lviv, we give you Top 10 places you must see in Lviv.

They are all situated in the compact city center and it will take you aproximetly 3 hours to see them all.

RYNOK SQUARE

Rynok Square has been the centre of political, public, cultural, and commercial life of the city for 500 years; it is the heart of Lviv, the setting of the historic beginning of the Europeanization of Ukraine.

THE PALACE OF COUNTS POTOCKIS

The Palace of Counts Potockis is a majestic edifice in French Neorenaissance style of late 19th century.

VIRMENSKA STREET

The Armenian community, one of the oldest in Lviv, had formed over a period of many years a centre for its national life in Lviv. Its unique architecture portrays the original spirit of this Easter Christian culture.

LVIV OPERA HOUSE

The Lviv Opera House is an architectural gem of Lviv, built in the Neo-Renaissance style in 1901, and one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe.

THE CHAPEL OF THE BOIM FAMILY

The Chapel of the Boim family is a famous and very unique late Renaissance monument; it has no analogues, neither in Ukraine nor in the rest of Europe

THE DOMINICAN CHURCH

The Dominican Church, now the Greek Catholic Church of the Holy Eucharist, is a magnificent monument of the late Baroque; it is adorned with original sculptures.

THE BERNARDINE MONASTERY

The Bernardine Monastery is an impressive monument in the Renaissance, Mannerism, and Baroque styles dating to1600-1630s. This is a fortified medieval monastery.

ITALIAN COURTYARD

An extremely valuable Renaissance monument dating to 1580; it was the palace of the wealthiest citizen in the whole history of Lviv - the merchant Constantine Kornyakt.

LYCHAKIV CEMETERY

The cemetery has been classified as a historic and cultural museum and heritage preserve.

 THE HIGH CASTLE PARK

The High Castle Park (Uzhhorodska and Knyazha Streets): an old shady park on the hill towering above the city, ruins of an old castle, the viewing platform, and breathtaking sceneries.