What to see in Lviv in 3 days. The best places in Lviv that you can't miss. Lviv Opera House

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The historical heritage of Lviv was formed under the influence of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Austrian and Russian empires, since at different times the city was part of all these states. From an architectural point of view, Lviv is a real European city, especially since they hastened to get rid of the legacy of the Soviet era already in the first years of Ukraine’s independence.

City authorities are actively working on restoration projects, restoring historical buildings and developing infrastructure to attract as many tourists as possible. Therefore, Lviv becomes more and more beautiful with each city. Its medieval churches, baroque palaces and parks delight travelers. The rich collections of Lviv museums consist of priceless works of art, as well as unique folk crafts that tell the story of the complex history of Western Ukraine.

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What to see and where to go in Lviv?

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The central square of Lviv, the architectural ensemble of which began to take shape during the period of Casimir the Great under the influence of Polish and German urban planning trends. Here is the city hall, historical mansions of the nobility and wealthy merchant families, museums and administrative buildings. Today the square is an important tourist center of Lviv. All walking routes of the city pass through it.

The first wooden town hall appeared in Lviv in the middle of the 14th century after the city adopted the Magdeburg law system. It burned down after a few decades. The building of 1835, made in the classical style according to the design of A. Vondrashek, F. Thresher and Y. Markel, has survived to this day. The building consists of four floors, a courtyard and a town hall tower, decorated with a clock dial made near Vienna.

A palace in the style of “French” classicism, which belonged to the influential count family of Potocki. The complex was built in 1880 according to the plan of the French town planner L. de Verny with the help of the Polish architect J. Cybulski. The Lviv Potocki Palace was considered one of the most luxurious among other possessions of this powerful family. Ceremonial receptions and meetings were held on its territory.

A unique architectural monument of the Renaissance, erected in the 16th century for a wealthy merchant of Greek origin, K. Kornyakt. After the completion of construction, it immediately became clear that the architect P. Barbon had created the most elegant building in all of Lviv. One of the most picturesque places in the palace is the Italian courtyard, modeled after the typical “patios” of Florence. Nowadays, there is a museum on the territory of the mansion.

An architectural monument of the late 19th century, the creation of Austrian town planners F. Fellner and G. Helmer. The house was built in the style of palace architecture typical of Central Europe. In the period 1918 - 1939. a casino operated in the building, and since 1948 it has become the House of Scientists. Currently, the mansion belongs to one of the educational organizations. Lviv masquerade balls are held on its territory.

Lviv began to urgently need its own opera stage at the end of the 19th century. At that time the city was part of Austria-Hungary and was known as Lemberg. The theater was built in 1900 in a classical style with Baroque and Renaissance elements. Its architecture was strongly influenced by the “Viennese pseudo-Renaissance” school. The theater building adorns the central part of the city, giving it a resemblance to classical European capitals.

Cathedral Church of the Greek Catholic Church of Ukraine - UGCC. Previously, in its place there was a wooden Orthodox church and monastery (until the 14th century) and a Byzantine-style basilica (until the end of the 18th century). The cathedral was built in the Baroque style according to the design of B. Meretin. From 1946 to 1990 it belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church, but was then returned to the UGCC. The temple complex includes a cathedral, metropolitan chambers, a terrace, a bell tower, a garden and chapter houses.

A neo-Gothic temple from the early 20th century, which, according to legend, was named in honor of Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria, better known to the people as Sisi. The architect T. Talevsky worked on the project. The master embodied in his creation the features of North German and French churches, and also added a bit of harsh Romanesque style. Since 1991, the church has been called the Church of St. Olga and Elizabeth. It belongs to the UGCC.

The Catholic cathedral, which is the only one in Ukraine that has the status of a “minor basilica”. In 2001, the temple received Pope John Paul II as an honorary guest. The Latin Cathedral was erected in 1360-1479 according to the design of P. Stecher. Restoration work was carried out in the 18th, 19th centuries and at the beginning of the 20th century. The architecture of the building is a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

The chapel was erected at the beginning of the 17th century as the family crypt of the Boim family. The building is notable for the fact that its walls are decorated with sculptural groups depicting scenes from the Bible. The fact is that religious subjects were embodied mainly in painting. Depicting biblical scenes with sculpture was a rather unconventional solution for that time.

A 14th-century temple located in the historical part of Lviv. It is one of the most ancient religious buildings in the city. The cathedral was built on the site of a 12th-century Armenian church at the expense of the merchants Phanos and Yakov. At the beginning of the 20th century, the building was restored. In 2000, the church was transferred to the Armenian Apostolic Church, although it originally belonged to the Armenian Catholic branch. The fact is that by the time of the transfer there were almost no Catholic Armenians left in Lviv.

The first Dominican monastery was founded in Lviv back in the 14th century. The cathedral was erected in the middle of the 18th century according to the design of J. de Witte with money from Jozef Potocki. The building is one of the most striking monuments of European Baroque architecture with all the solemnity and pomp inherent in this style. The monastery complex was restored several times, the last work being carried out in the 1950s.

The monastery arose in the 15th century. Initially, all the buildings of the monastery were made of wood. Over the course of the 16th-17th centuries, they were gradually replaced by stone ones. At that time, the monastery was surrounded by powerful fortress walls, and the entrance inside was blocked by reliable gates. The Church of St. Andrew was built in 1600 - 1630 according to the design of monk B. Avelida; work on the interior was carried out in the 18th century. The building was restored in the 1970s.

The temple is located on Old Market Square. According to one version, it was erected in the 13th century under Prince Lev Danilovich. However, some historical data and studies indicate that the structure appeared no earlier than the 14th century. The architecture of the building shows features of the Neo-Romanesque style. Nowadays, on the territory of the church there is a branch of the Lviv Art Gallery - the Museum of Ancient Monuments of Lviv.

The church was erected in the 17th century according to the design of the master from Italy D. Briano. However, the original plan for the structure was proposed by the monk S. Lakhmius. The church is one of the first baroque buildings erected on the territory of Lviv. In the 18th-19th centuries, the local parliament, the “regional diet,” met in the church. Since 2011, restoration work has been carried out in the temple using Polish funds.

The oldest city pharmacy, which has been operating since 1735. In the pharmacy museum you can see an interesting exhibition consisting of tablet machines, special dishes with inscriptions in Latin, ancient scales, dried herbs and other interesting things. The exhibits are stored on the shelves of massive wooden cabinets from the 18th century, which further enhances the corresponding “entourage”. The pharmacy sells both modern medicines and branded drugs created according to old recipes.

The museum occupies the semi-basement premises of the Lviv brewery. His collection is dedicated to the history and traditions of brewing. The exhibition opened its doors in 2005. Bottles and barrels, beer glasses and ancient recipes are collected here (about three hundred exhibits in total). After viewing the exhibit, visitors can head to the tasting room, gift shop, and underground restaurant, Robert Doms' Brewhouse.

An open-air ethnographic exhibition where you can look at the traditional architecture of the villages of Western Ukraine, as well as get acquainted with everyday folk life. The museum is located on the territory of the Znesenje ethno-park. “Shevchenko Guy” consists of several dozen houses, characteristic of various regions of Ukraine, churches and outbuildings.

The collection appeared as a result of the merger of the Museum of the Scientific Society named after. T. Shevchenko and the City Industrial Museum, founded in the 19th century. The exhibition is located in the historical building of the Galician Savings Bank. The museum collections contain a valuable collection of ethnographic exhibits, as well as art objects created by folk craftsmen.

One of the largest art museums in Ukraine, founded at the beginning of the 20th century. The collection is located in the palace building, built in the neo-Renaissance style according to the design of F. Pokutinsky. The gallery exhibits several tens of thousands of paintings by masters from different countries. There are works by I. Levitan, I. Repin, I. Aivazovsky, P. Rubens, F. Goya, Titian, J. Robert and other artists.

The museum was founded at the beginning of the 20th century with the aim of preserving and developing national Ukrainian culture. The creator was Metropolitan A. Sheptytsky, who initially maintained the exhibition at his own expense. Later the museum switched to government funding. The collection consists of icons, manuscripts, wood carvings, sculpture, engravings, paintings, textiles and ceramics.

The building of the former Austro-Hungarian gendarmerie in the neo-Renaissance style, converted into a museum. During the Soviet period, the NKVD headquarters was located on its territory, during the Second World War - the Gestapo headquarters, until 1991 - the NKVD (later KGB) pre-trial detention center, until 2009 - the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The museum opened in 2009 on the initiative of the SBU. Its exhibition is dedicated to the victims of the occupation regimes that existed at different times on the territory of Western Ukraine.

The first city station was built in Lviv in 1861 on the initiative of the government of the Austrian Empire. By the beginning of the 20th century, the station could no longer cope with the flow of passengers. In 1904, a modern building appeared, which provided first, second and third class waiting rooms, as well as a dining room, restaurant, post office and utility rooms. At the time of its opening, the Lviv station was considered one of the most modern in Europe.

Defensive structure of the 16th century, built of massive stone. The building is an architectural monument of the Renaissance. In 1704, the arsenal was destroyed by Swedish troops and later rebuilt. Until the 18th century, there was an armory here, after which there was a prison, a torture chamber and an executioner’s house. Since 1981, the arsenal has housed a weapons museum, displaying thousands of artifacts from all over the world.

Remains of 19th-century Austrian fortifications, which were used at various times by Russian, Polish and Soviet troops during military campaigns in Western Ukraine. One of the well-preserved towers houses the five-star Citadel Inn hotel, whose interior is decorated in the “imperial” style of the heyday of Austria-Hungary.

In the 16th century, the tower was part of the system of city defensive fortifications and guarded the approaches to Lviv from the northern side. The building is a monument of military architecture of the Renaissance. Ammunition, gunpowder and provisions were stored here in case of a siege. The thickness of the tower walls is approximately 2.5 meters, they are made of untreated stone. Restoration work was carried out in the middle of the 20th century.

The park was laid out on the territory of the former Stryi cemetery at the end of the 19th century according to the plan of the chief gardener Lvov A. Rering. It is located in the southern part of the city. Initially, about 40 thousand trees were planted, paths were laid and lawns with flower beds were decorated. During Soviet times, the park's territory was significantly expanded due to the adjacent wastelands.

The central street of the city is 350 meters long, the center of cultural and business life. On Svoboda Avenue, the outlines of the facades of mansions intertwine features of Baroque, classicism and neo-Renaissance. The Austrian period in the history of Lviv made a significant contribution to the formation of the architectural appearance of the street. Today, Freedom Avenue is one of the “iconic” places for tourists, as well as a favorite street for city residents to walk.

The park is located on the slopes of Princes (Castle) Mountain almost in the center of Lviv. It covers an area of 36 hectares. From the observation deck of the upper terrace there is a magnificent panorama of the city. The High Castle Park was laid out in the 19th century on the site of the fortress of the same name, which by that time had been dismantled by the Austrians. In the middle of the 20th century, a 200-meter-high television tower was built on its territory.

A 16th-century cemetery turned into a memorial museum-reserve. There is a version that back in the Middle Ages, people who died from the plague were buried at this place. The necropolis consists of several parts - the oldest graves, the cemetery of the defenders of Lvov, the rebel quarter, the graves of the victims of the NKVD, the pantheon of prominent Poles and others. There are also several memorials here, including a monument in honor of the UNA unit - the CC division "Galicia".

Which, in the absence of competitors, is steadily growing in price. If earlier it was possible to go to Lviv to drink coffee and walk for a couple of days, now we are planning it as a real trip with a decent budget.

Main expenses when traveling to Lviv

What expenses await tourists during Lvov? This includes travel, housing, food and expenses for attractions.

Road to Lviv

Automobile– expensive, but quite convenient and fast, from Kyiv - 6.5 hours with stops, 550 km. I get exactly two tanks of gasoline back and forth, or about 2000 UAH. The service helps a lot to save money Bla-bla car– up to 75% of the cost of fuel. I wrote about my experience using the drone here.

By rail - This is the cheapest way so far. From Kyiv in Lviv There are two dozen trains, including several high-speed ones. Tickets can be purchased on the Ukrzaliznytsia website. Depending on the chosen train and route, a ticket will cost from 120 (regular) to 350 hryvnia (express). Prices as of early 2016.

Bus And air travel in the case of Lviv - exotic ways of traveling, so I do not include them in the review. The first is uncomfortable, the second is unclaimed by tourists due to the high price.

Housing costs in Lviv

Cheap housing in Lvov started leaving the city a couple of years ago. There are many offers, accommodation options include private mini-hotels, hostels, tourist hotels and business class hotels. On normal days, the cheapest housing near or in the center will cost from 130 UAH. per person, usually these are hostels. On weekends or holidays, add 30-100 percent to the cost. Average hotel - 350-600 UAH. per day for a double room. Daily apartment rentals are very popular; there are options from $1.50 per day per person. I also recommend reading the article The best hotels in Lviv and apartments up to $30 for two in my blog dedicated to travel accommodation. How to find budget accommodation in Lviv if you are coming here for the first time

You can search cheap housing in Lviv on Hotel Combines website (Room Guru) , which compares prices from more than a dozen different hotel aggregators. You will only need to choose the appropriate option. Can to rent an apartment in LvovToday, the most popular housing option in Lvov is renting apartments through Booking.com service

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Free attractions of Lviv

Free travel options in Lvov limited to a few positions

"...listen to the trumpeter who appears on weekdays at noon and on weekends at 9 am, informing city residents and tourists that all is well in the city
"... visit the Museum of Victims of Political Repression “Prison on Lontsky”, groups are better off registering in advance
"... explore all 45 buildings on Rynok Square and the most beautiful churches in Lviv
"... go to the “House of Legends” to look at the city from above
"... go to the Kavi Digging House (Rynok Square) or the Left Bank cafe (Opera House) to explore the dungeons
"...climb to the High Castle - walk for about half an hour from Rynok Square, the observation deck is free - better in sunny weather, very slippery in rain
"... go to almost all the famous historical city temples and cathedrals
"...listen to street musicians

How much does it cost to have breakfast in Lviv?

Lviv is a city where the cult of coffee has historically developed. The most famous are the “glamorous” coffee shops – “Cafe 1” and “Svit Kavy”. Popular places where it’s both pleasant and tasty are “Virmenka” and “Dziga” on Armyanskaya Street. Price of a cup of coffee from 12 UAH. on Armenian and in “Dziga”, 30-50 UAH. in "Svit Kavy". The price of drinks accompanying coffee - liqueur, cognac, liqueurs or liqueurs - is proportional to the price of a cup of coffee and the degree of glamor of the establishment.

"... in Lviv it is not customary to sit in the same place for more than a certain time, on average it is 30-50 minutes, although it is quite arbitrary. Usually the format is this - they came, drank coffee and something stronger and went to the next establishment .This kind of bar surfing is very local.If two of you go to three or four places, you can easily leave 250-300 UAH.

Tasty have breakfast in Lviv in the historical part you can have it in several places, on average breakfast will cost from 75 UAH up to 150 UAH Naturally, at the station eatery it costs three times less, but I wouldn’t risk it.

There is no point in listing all the places where you can have lunch in Lviv , the most famous and beloved places by tourists are in the article Where to eat in Lviv. In addition, there are food courts in shopping centers in areas adjacent to the center. The price of lunch with pleasure is 100-150 UAH. , if you really want to sit in a good place - 250 UAH. "from the nose." How to save on food: Why save on it? Food is exactly what many people come to Lviv for.

How much does it cost to see the city from above?

Town Hall– the most popular place in the city, lift price – 10 UAH, children under 14 years old – discount, located on Market Square

House of Legends – st. Old Hebrew, you can hang out on a rooftop crowded with tourists for free

High Castle- for free

Cathedral of St. Elizabeth– a recently opened observation deck in the tallest building in the city, price – 10 UAH. , get there from the center Lvov You can take trams No. 6, No. 9, No. 10. The height is about 80 meters, the view is impressive and has not yet become boring compared to the view from the Town Hall and the House of Legends.

"... there are several more observation platforms overlooking roofs of Lviv available in warm weather - bars, restaurants, hotels

Excursions around Lviv

There are thousands of guides in Lviv, both new, original and old school from Soviet times. The price of the excursion is from 120 to 200 UAH. per hour, depending on the size of the group, duration and format of the excursion. Most excursions take place around Rynok Square and the surrounding streets and churches. Typically, 30-50 percent of the excursion time is spent visiting “fake” attractions, such as the “Kavi Digging”, the basement of the Left Bank restaurant (under the Opera House) or the House of Legends. You can go to these places on your own.

"... you can look for a guide using the scientific method - on the square. The market is full of unemployed guides who will tell and show Lviv at a reasonable price, but no one can vouch for the quality. The best way to see the city is to contact local residents, they will help you see Lviv on the other hand - you will be left with .

How to save: walking on your own is not difficult - the center is small, you can get a map at the information center, which is located in the Town Hall, the entrance is outside, although in this case you will not learn a single story and you will see what everyone sees...

Museums of Lviv

All major Lviv museums, such as the Pharmacy Museum (basement), Arsenal, Pototsky Palace (Lviv Art Gallery), House of Scientists, Italian Courtyard, Lychakiv Cemetery, Museum of the History of Religion, Museum of Brewing, Boim Chapel, Museum of Folk Architecture and Life (Shevchenkovsky Gai) entrance fee , price 10-20 UAH. Entrance to the Cathedral (Latin) Cathedral costs 3 UAH, to the Armenian Cathedral – 2 UAH.

Opera theatre

IN Lviv Opera You can go on an excursion, usually before the performance, the price of the excursion is 10 UAH. A ticket to the performance costs 130 UAH. You can get there cheaper - for 50 UAH, for this you need to buy a ticket for a tour of the theater for 10 UAH. and pay the administrator who walks the halls another 50 UAH. , usually the administrator in the hall offers such a “service” to tourists herself.

More entertainment for tourists

Ride a Segway – 150 UAH. in 20 minutes.

Hryvnia exchange rate at the time of writing- 25 UAH. for 1 US dollar. If you have anything to add, add it in the comments, I will make additions.

How to find budget housing in Lviv

Cheap accommodation or hotels in Lviv can be found through the booking system Hotels Combined, a service I use myself. The advantage of the service is that it compares prices from dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose the best offer. In each article or report, I provide links to hotels where I stayed and which I liked. I advise you to read my selection of apartments and hotels in Lviv- , an aggregator that I use myself. The service selects the most advantageous offers - you just have to choose the best by price, departure time or favorite airline. Rentalcars is a site for searching and renting cars all over the world with the possibility of free cancellation read Ukrainian

With a guide from the site you will see the most interesting things in the city of Lev in just a day

Photo 1 of 15: Sights of Lviv: High Castle © Depositphotos

Lviv is the cultural capital of Ukraine. Travelers love everything about this city, from the cozy cobblestone streets with beautiful houses to the hospitable townspeople and friendly waiters in equally legendary and original cafes. It would seem that every Ukrainian has been here dozens, hundreds of times, but we return again and again to this cradle of beautiful architecture to find ourselves in the wonderful atmosphere of this city. If suddenly guests come to you who have never been to Lviv and ask for an express tour, or you yourself, to your shame and regret, have never walked along the Lviv paving stones, we will tell you where to go and what to see in this city in 24 hours.

Sights of Lviv: Railway station © Depositphotos

Where to stay in Lviv

Lviv is probably one of the few cities in Ukraine where there are many not only expensive hotels, but also cozy budget hostels. In general, there are a lot of options for settling somewhere: apartments for daily rent, hostels, hotels, country complexes. The main thing is to remember that accommodation must be booked in advance, especially before the Easter and Christmas holidays, as well as on Independence Day.

Route to the sights of Lviv in 1 day

Where do all the roads in Lviv lead? To his heart, . Everyone knows that this is where tourists simply must go. And we will definitely get to her. But later. After all, if you get off tram number 1 a couple of stops earlier and a little walk, you can see a lot of interesting things. Do you recognize the luxurious residence of the captain of the musketeers, Comte de Treville? It was here, in , that many shots of the legendary film “D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers” were filmed.

Photo source: panoramio.com, author – Ser-Grey.

From the luxurious palace we follow to the famous one. Cozy benches invite you to sit down and relax a little, but it’s not time yet. After all, we are going to! No, not at all for tasting the national product. This real art project, the analogues of which, perhaps, cannot be found anywhere in the world. After all, where, besides Lvov, are entire sculptures made from lard? A gigantic heart, a magnificent bust... And the alluring “Monroe Lips” - for a snack!

Photo source: Salo restaurant Facebook page.

Now is the time take a walk along the 350-meter Svoboda Avenue. This is a lively and very cheerful place, surrounded by greenery and flowers. Many people relax right on the lawns, locals play chess, and children have fun on the rides.

Author of the photo: author – Elena Yarimko.

But most of the people are near the fountain. It’s worth stopping here and taking a photo: the view is wonderful. view of the famous opera house! And if you have a 20-hryvnia bill in your pocket, take a good look at it. And you will see the image on it exactly. This is a special theater because it was built where a river used to flow.

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Poltva was hidden in a sewer, and a grandiose building was erected on top. Want to know more about this story? Take a look at the Left Bank restaurant, the entrance to which you will find at the end of the opera house.

Photo source: Left Bank on Facebook.

The main attractions of Lviv in 1 day

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Entrance to the city hall is free, but they charge for going up to the observation deck nominal fee. If you are not in the best physical shape, bring patience and water. But what a review! Cathedrals that seemed giants become just toys from above! And along a miniature street on a tiny track there’s just a doll tram gliding!

Photo source: prolviv.com.

Advice for tourists: You can get comprehensive information about Lviv and its attractions at the communal tourist information center, which is located in the town hall. And if desired, your route map can expand.

Now is the time to get to know Rynok Square well. You can see the main attractions in an hour if you wish. But maybe we should take a breath and taste aromatic Lviv coffee. And at the same time stock up on souvenirs. This can be done in .

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The next point is charming. You will find the entrance to it from the side of Market Square, between two columns. This elegant corner is one of the favorite places for photo sessions.

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“Look, a black house!” – many exclaim when they see Lviv for the first time. Indeed, the building stands out noticeably from its “neighbors.” Do you want to know, why is the facade black? And why is such an inconvenient bench installed near the house? Check out the history museum located inside.

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If magic lives anywhere else, then in . This is the most famous pharmacy in the city, whose history began back in 1735. Ancient pharmaceutical equipment, mysterious cellars with authentic 18th-century furnishings... It’s worth taking a tour here and immersing yourself in the world of alchemy!

Photo source: pharmacy-museum-lviv.virtual.ua.

Now let's take a trip to the no less amazing world of kerosene lamps. And let's see the museum-restaurant. Once upon a time, it was in this building that Ignatius Lukasiewicz invented kerosene. Now the inventor is sitting surrounded by kerosene lamps, and there are about 200 of them in total!

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“How many swords do we have? Four!". Remember where this catchphrase comes from? From the same legendary movie about the musketeers. And this courtyard remembers how these very swords ring. After all, the king’s musketeers fought with the cardinal’s guards right here, at. But real beauty awaits in the middle of the temple: colorful mosaics and enchanting stained glass windows will take you to a fairyland!

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Do you want to take a colorful souvenir with you from Lviv? Interesting crafts with funny inscriptions, a lot of hand-made jewelry and paintings - you will find all this on the market.

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We are approaching the only Ukrainian church that has been awarded the status of a “minor basilica”. It is this 67-meter building that has already been viewed from the Town Hall. - holder of a special insignia, the “Golden Rose”, which was presented to him by Pope John Paul II.

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Photo source: Meat and Justice Grill Restaurant on facebook.

See Lviv: city lights at night

What else can you see in Lviv in one day? City in the palm of your hand! Therefore, we head towards Castle Hill. And we get to know the sights along the way. For example, let's look at . This is an unusual museum and a paradise for men. After all, it is located in the former City Arsenal, a monument from the 16th century. And inside are ancient sabers, cannons, rifles, armor, maces... But don’t linger too long: we still have so much to do!

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At the top of the mountain there is a beautiful observation deck. It's worth waiting for sunset. The city, illuminated by the last rays of the sun, is an unforgettable sight. If you have the opportunity, stay until dark. And Lviv, which is clearly visible, will shine with many colorful lights.

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It's time to relax properly. We return to Rynok Square. After all, we left the legendary one for a snack. Do not forget at the entrance say “Glory to the Heroes!” and try a glass of mead! And when leaving the establishment, go up to the roof - you will see a real machine gun!

Photo source: lvivhaber.com.

Well, that’s it for our one-day route to interesting places in Lviv. Although, of course, we didn’t manage to do that much: in the ancient city you can discover new interesting places every day. Where in Lviv would you most like to go?

The western tourist capital of Ukraine has been welcoming guests from different parts of the country and abroad for many years. It seems that in the city every house, block, and alley breathes history. They preserve the memory of what happened many centuries ago. This creates a unique charm that tourists admire as soon as they set foot on Lviv soil.

It’s hard to even imagine that someone has not yet had time to visit this wonderful city. But in fact, there are many people who are just planning to visit Lviv and do not know what they must see here.

The site IGotoWorld.com has selected for you a list of places that every tourist should visit when they come to Lviv. We begin our virtual journey, which can come true. All you need is desire!

Market Square and Lviv Town Hall

The most famous square in Lviv is. Located in the center, in the old part of the city. Therefore, there is something to see here, because the local houses still remember the events of past centuries. During the Middle Ages, only members of the nobility had the right to build on Rynok Square.

The first mentions of the central city square date back to the distant 13th century. For many centuries it was the center of city life. Cultural events and processions were held here, and vegetables, fruits and flowers grown by local residents were sold at the market.

Rynok Square, Lviv. Author photo

The exquisite streets of old Lviv are never empty. Life is in full swing everywhere - Lviv coffee shops are fragrant with aromatic coffee, tourists and Lviv residents themselves are enjoying their holiday at the tables of street cafes. A special atmosphere of serenity can be felt right in the air.

Cafe near Rynok Square. Author photo: IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Market Square has not lost its historical significance even today. In addition to cafes, shops and restaurants, here you can see several buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.

The most famous architectural masterpieces on Rynok Square:

, built in 1588–1589.
, within the walls of which the Lviv Historical Museum is located.
Kamenitsy, and.
, and others.

Lviv. Author photo: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Also on the main square is the city hall. And if you are in Lviv, then looking at the central part of the city from the town hall tower is the duty of every tourist. Lvivskaya is the highest in Ukraine, its height is 65 meters. By the way, the building is an architectural monument and is protected not only by Ukraine, but also by UNESCO.

View from Lviv City Hall. Photo source: livejournal.com, author – arttutorials.

At the town hall, tourists can view the city clock. This mechanism has been telling locals the exact time for several centuries. It is interesting that previously no one except monks was allowed to work on the city clock. It was believed that they could be possessed by evil spirits. And the confessor is able to protect the watch, and it will always show the exact time.

Interesting sights near Rynok Square

The central square of Lviv is adjacent to several cozy and no less interesting streets. You will discover many unusual monuments. Each of them is original and has its own story.

For example, from Staroevreiskaya Street you can turn into the courtyards and see, signaling to foam lovers that everything is good in moderation.

Monument Beer Navel, Lviv. Author photo: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

On Serbskaya Street (the landmark on the square is the “Lviv Coffee Dig”), at the entrance to an extraordinary, and therefore very popular, place, passers-by encounter a sculpture of the most “indecent” Austrian writer. Not everyone decides to visit the establishment, but many want to take a photo with it.

Monument to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Lviv. Author photo: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

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A street with several names. Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Visitors can easily find shelter at the Market Square. Choose from many hostels or hotels in Lviv, which are located in the heart of the city.

How to get there to Rynok Square. From the train station it is approximately 45 minutes on foot or 30 minutes by tram number 1.

Price: Entrance to the Town Hall building is free. The climb to the observation deck costs 30 UAH.

GPS coordinates: 49.841563, 24.031582.

Opera and Ballet Theater named after Solomiya Krushelnitskaya

GPS coordinates: 49.841222, 24.021347.

Vienna House of Coffee

They have long been winning the hearts of absolutely everyone who comes to this city. And Lviv itself is called the coffee capital. But there are establishments here where it all began. One of the places where the charm of cozy Lviv cafeterias originated is. It can be called historical, because the building was originally built in 1829 as a coffee shop.

Vienna Coffee House, Lviv.Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Viennese coffee is, of course, the highlight of the Coffee House. Also here they will prepare for you classic espresso, aromatic latte and many other variations of the magical drink. The most delicious Viennese strudel, which you can try in a coffee shop, will make you return to the atmospheric establishment more than once.

Strudel at the Vienna Coffee House, Lviv. Photo by: Tetiana Smirnova IGotoWorld Photo Group.

Schedule: daily from 09:00 to 00:00.

How to get there: The Vienna Coffee House is located at 12. It is the city center and easily accessible by public transport. From the railway station you can take tram number 1 to the stop “Ulitsa Petra Doroshenko”.

GPS coordinates: 49.840899, 24.028930.

Directions Krivaya Lipa

The cozy pedestrian street Krivaya Lipa is named after a tree that is over 150 years old. Under the old linden tree there is a symbolic bench where lovers come. Both guests and residents of the city love to relax in this part of the Galician district of Lviv. The atmosphere of the place is ideal for romantic dates - the pretty narrow street is dotted with cafes and restaurants.

Kryva Lipa passage, Lviv. Photo by: Eugene Naryvsky IGotoWorld Photo Group.

It is also called Gausmann's passage, in honor of the owner of the Grand Hotel. On his initiative, in 1895, an open passage was built near the hotel, with exits on two sides, now these are Doroshenko and Sichovykh Streltsy streets.

How to get there: Krivaya Lipa passage is located in the center of Lviv. From Rynok Square you can take tram No. 1, from the railway station by tram No. 6 to the Gorodskaya Street stop, by tram No. 1 or No. 10 to the Doroshenko Street stop. Although, it’s worth walking from the center, because there are attractions in Lviv literally on every corner, and the walk will take about 10 minutes.

GPS coordinates: 49.840646, 24.026176.

Lychakiv Cemetery

It is usually not customary to visit cemeteries. Too creepy. But in Lviv, the cemetery is not just a burial place, but a historical and cultural museum-reserve. 300 thousand burials on 40 hectares. There are sculptures on 500 graves. What's surprising here, you say? And the fact that these monuments are real works of art. Angels, saints, people who are buried here, hewn from stone. They convey sadness and despair. The faces of the sculptures are so natural that it seems that tears are about to flow from the eyes of the little angel! These are must-see places!

Lychakiv Cemetery, Lviv. Photo source: travel.lviv.ua.

The oldest burials date back to the end of the 18th century. Mostly famous people were buried here. Buried here. Ivan Franko, Solomiya Krushelnytska, and Markiyan Shashkevich also found their rest at the Lviv cemetery. Already in our time, Euromaidan activist Yuri Verbitsky and Major General Sergei Kulchitsky were buried in the cemetery. A military man died in the ATO zone.

Price:

for adults – 30 UAH;
for school-age children and students – 20 UAH;
guided tour for groups of up to 10 people – 130 UAH;
guided tour for groups of more than 10 people – 200 UAH;
excursion by electric car – 250 UAH. Ticket prices may vary.

How to get there: Lychakiv Cemetery is located on Mechnikova Street, 33. From the railway station you can get by minibus No. 29 to the “Shevchenkovsky Gai” stop. Then walk about 10 minutes.

GPS coordinates: 49.832599, 24.056080.

Lviv. Author photo: Eugene Naryvsky IGotoWorld Photo Group.

As we can see, despite the fact that almost everyone seemed to have visited Lviv and looked at every corner, there are more and more interesting places here every year. And old monuments do not lose their charm. There are always quite a lot of people in every establishment and museum. But there are also places that will delight you with comfort. Delicious Galician cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent, because due to significant competition between hundreds of cafes, restaurants, and Kneipp city chefs have to be great virtuosos so as not to lose customers! Lviv will always delight tourists. A good mood when visiting this city of Western Ukraine is guaranteed!