Virtual walk around Lviv. Guide, photo and video.  Journey to Lviv. A trip to Lviv in a youth company

No city can be fully explored on its own. To do this, you need to live in it for at least a few years. Especially for tourists in old times a service was invented, according to which the inhabitants of a place told visitors about it. Gradually, the service was transformed into an entire industry, and now the excursion business is one of the most important aspects of tourism.

Lviv is an ancient and beautiful city. It is full of architectural monuments, each of which can tell its own story to an inquisitive traveler. In Lviv, every building is a carrier of some fact, legend or just an interesting moment. Of course, the usual walk around the city is a great pastime. But a walk in the company of an experienced guide, a professional guide, will bring much more information and pleasure.

Want to see the most interesting places in Lviv

Nowadays there are many private and municipal companies operating in Lviv. travel agencies and travel agencies. All of them offer a variety of excursions around Lviv, theatrical performances, visits to inaccessible ordinary tourists, interesting places in Lviv. This is another plus of ordering an excursion - as part of some of these walks, you can visit absolutely unique buildings and objects that you can’t get into on your own.

A tour is a great way to get to know the city. The simplest, introductory walk will immediately help you find your way around Lviv and will give you basic knowledge about the city. For those who come here not for the first time, excursions of a different format will be interesting, where you can deepen your knowledge. After all, Lviv is always ready to reveal something new! Below you can see the most interesting excursions across Lvov.

Walking tour "Rooftops of Lviv"

An atypical and new excursion offers city guests a look at Lviv from above. Accompanied by a guide, tourists will go to conquer the roofs of the old city. In total, the program provides for a hike on 6 roofs of old houses. During the tour, the guide will tell you about famous residents of the city, show the local Big Ben, arrange a meeting with the Burgomaster himself (no costumes needed).

photo from photographers.ua

If you are not afraid of steep stairs and heights, get ready to spend 2.5 hours on the roofs of Lviv. Cost - 250 hryvnia (the whole tour, from 1 to 5 people). Time and place are negotiable.

Evening tour "Lviv tram and Lychakov walk"

Lviv acquires a special charm in the evening and at night. At such a time, the evening tram begins to run. This is a sightseeing vehicle, on which guests of the city will be able to drive around Lviv and see it, learn new interesting stories. And after - visit the most beautiful Lychakiv cemetery in the country. Ancient tombstones and ivy-covered paths are even more impressive at night.

photo from Ukrainian national news website

From 21:00 to 23:00, tourists will follow the route from Rynok Square, through the railway station and Gorodotska to Lychakov and back to the Town Hall. The cost is 140 hryvnia per adult, 100 hryvnia per child under 13 years old (the entrance to the cemetery is 20/10 hryvnia, respectively). Meeting place - Sq. Market, 29.

Excursion around Lviv by carriage

The traditional entertainment for tourists - a carriage ride - in Lviv turns into an exquisite sightseeing tour of the city. The city itself seems to be created for trips around it by carriage. Ancient streets and houses radiate the spirit of the past. Sitting in a carriage, you can feel like a real aristocrat. And an experienced guide will add useful and interesting information to the magical journey.

At the service of city guests different types carriages, the option of excursion support, the possibility of choosing a route. The entire center of Lviv is open for walks, there are stops for photos or rest.

Cost - 1500 hryvnia / hour without a guide, 1600 - with a guide. The specific price may vary depending on the type of carriage.

Walking tour "Medieval Lviv"

The most common excursion, which is called "introductory", for Lviv becomes interesting walk. It would seem that an inspection of the historical center of the city will not bring anything new, but the guide skillfully leads his listeners, gradually revealing to them more and more Interesting Facts and history.

The best route of the city in 2014 lasts 2 hours (beginning at 10 and 15). Cost - 60/40 hryvnia (adult / child). It is possible to order individual excursion- from 100 hryvnia / hour, while 2 hours is the minimum time.

"With coffee in Lviv"

The best tour of the city according to Facebook users will tell tourists about coffee, its culture and the people associated with it. During the tour, you can learn about famous Lviv residents and foreigners who were very fond of coffee, about the connection between coffee and Lviv, about the secrets of drinking and preparing this drink. Many entertaining stories in historical places will help you feel the whole flavor of the city.

The tour lasts 2.5 hours (starts at 14). Cost - 70/50 hryvnia (adult / child). You can also order a personal walk - from 100 hryvnia / hour.

Excursion "Lviv through the eyes of children"

In the city of Lviv, excursions for children are limited. But even one, specially created for young tourists, is enough. The guides themselves are very young - they still remember their childhood, and therefore they can correctly and interestingly tell the story to their listeners. During the tour, the group will walk along the most entertaining places Lvov (“House of Legends”, “Digging Coffee”, Harry Potter Cafe, underground river Poltva and Town Hall) and look at them through the eyes of children.

The tour lasts 2 hours, its cost is from 100 hryvnia / hour

"Lion mystical"

No one will argue that Lviv with its ancient buildings and historical past is full of real mysticism. The city hides many secrets. What is the immortal guarding at the Powder Tower? Who is the executioner looking for in the morning? What happens at night in the Town Hall? Why do the souls of the inhabitants of the city roam in the dungeons? What oddities are going on in the monasteries? These questions are revealed during a walk through unfamiliar Lviv.

The mystical route starts at 19:00 and lasts 2-3 hours. Its cost is 90 hryvnia/hour.

Walking tour "On the temples of Lviv"

The main asset of Lviv is its cathedrals. During the entire existence of the city, representatives of different faiths lived here. During the tour, tourists will visit the most significant sacral buildings of the Greek Catholics (the Cathedral of St. George), Catholics ( Cathedral), Orthodox (monastery of St. Onufry), Armenian ( Armenian church) and others.

The tour lasts 2.5 hours, the cost is 70/50 hryvnia (adult / child). Entrance tickets are paid separately.

"Night Lviv"

A night sightseeing tour of Lviv from the other side will open the city. Tourists learn about "night" professions, nightlife city, "night watch" - and all this is complete with impressive views of illuminated buildings (you can see all the main buildings of the center).

Starting at 19:00, duration - 2-3 hours. The tour costs 90 UAH/hour.

Excursion on the miracle train

And another version of the familiarization route. On a small and comfortable “train”, tourists will travel from the Town Hall, through Stary Rynok Square, Svobody Avenue (the Opera House stands on it), see the Potocki Palace and the Latin Cathedral, and then return to the Town Hall.

The miracle train leaves every half an hour, from 10 to 20. The cost is 75/40 hryvnia (adult / child). It is possible to use an audio guide.

Castles of Lviv

Tours, which leads tourists outside the city, for many years. It is one of the most popular among visitors to Lviv. In its course, the guests of the city will pass along the "Lviv Golden Ring" and see the three main castles of the region - Olesky, Podgoretsky and Zolochevsky. These castles are among the most beautiful in the whole country. Museums are located in some buildings.

The bus departs from Lviv at 10:00 and returns at 18:00. The price is 250 UAH per person. Entrance tickets are paid separately.

All of the above excursion routes are time-tested and picky tourists. They have been delighting guests of Lviv for many years, and allow even sophisticated visitors to learn something new. In their course, the question “What is interesting in Lviv?” disappears by itself. Tours are The best way get to know the city or improve your relationship with it!

What kind of comments could not be read on the forums “God forbid you speak Russian on the street”, “move around the city only during the day”, “avoid communicating with local residents”, etc. Fortunately, there are many more people with common sense on the net, and I don’t regret visiting this most beautiful city. Lvov turned out to be nice, very cozy and friendly. Hope you can get back into it.

Lviv was founded by the Galician prince Daniil Romanovich in the middle of the 13th century. Around 1272, the city became the capital of the Galicia-Volyn principality. In the Middle Ages, Lviv was an important shopping center. During the Austrian rule, the city became the center of the Polish national liberation movement. After the collapse of Austria-Hungary, it was the capital of the West Ukrainian People's Republic for less than two months. Before the Second World War, it belonged to Poland, in 1939 on the basis of agreements between Soviet Union and Germany (Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) became part of the Ukrainian SSR.

The historical center of Lviv is listed world heritage UNESCO. Lvov for Ukraine, like St. Petersburg for Russia. Lviv has the largest number of architectural monuments in Ukraine. In 2009 Lviv was awarded the title cultural capital Ukraine

A huge number of architectural monuments, museums and theaters, ancient churches are concentrated in Lviv. Cobbled streets, stylized cafes and restaurants - all this creates a unique atmosphere of the old city.

It is best to start exploring the city from Rynok Square, which is located in the very center. Rynok Square is surrounded by 44 houses of different style and time, which have undergone many restorations, but retained various elements gothic architecture XV-XVI centuries.

In the center of the square is the Lviv City Hall, the administration building. A tower with a clock and an observation deck rises above the building, which offers an excellent view of the city.

Throughout the city there are colorful wooden booths with a telephone.

Doors, facades, lanterns, courtyards - you can endlessly walk and look at the elements of architecture.

Cafe "Old Tram" - a real tram model of the 1930s. The interior inside matches the old tram. To create the effect of movement on the screens located at the beginning and end of the tram, there is a recording of a tram ride along the streets of Lviv. In general, the tram network in Lviv is very developed.

Museum Square. Here is a monument to Ivan Fedorov - the first book printer. A local book flea market is located on the square. You can buy old books, CDs, records.

Day and night, the cat is a scientist ...

Tourism is very developed in Lviv, tourists from all over the world come here. Entrepreneurial comrades from the Holding of Emotions! Fest company opened a network of conceptual restaurants in the city. There are already eight of them in the city and they have become a bright landmark of the city.

Dim Legends is a seven-story restaurant. Each hall of the institution is dedicated to one of the Lviv legends. There is a room of time in which models of the Moon, the Sun, photographs of clocks, different time decorating the Town Hall.

On the roof of the institution there is a terrace where an old "Zaporozhets" is parked. There is also a monument to the chimney sweep. According to the restaurant's legend, the owners of the restaurant are also chimney sweeps.

From the roof you have a great view of the city.

In 1853, a kerosene lamp was invented in Lvov. This fact formed the basis of the concept of the restaurant "Gasova Lampa" ("gas" in translation from Ukrainian - "kerosene"). At the entrance to the institution there is a monument to the inventors of the lamp - Jan Zegu and Ignacio Lukasiewicz.

We have been to three restaurants of this chain. Unfortunately, I don't have photos of the interiors. But I can assure you that everything is done very stylishly and tastefully. The kitchen is incredible too.

If you walk a little from Rynok Square, then go to the building of the Lviv Opera House. We took the opportunity and went to the opera "Die Fledermaus" in Ukrainian in the evening.

architecture and interior interiors very beautiful.

One of the many monuments in Lviv. Ukrainian artist Nikifor Drovnyak.

Wonderful shops.

St. George's Cathedral is the main Greek Catholic cathedral in Lviv.

Trams…

Interesting and funny Ukrainian store names:

City courtyards.

And these photos were taken from the Town Hall, which I wrote about above. The city opens in full view.

Another phone booth, they are everywhere in the city.

If you get a chance, be sure to visit this city. You will not regret.

What to see in Lviv.

One of the three excellent walking express routes with a plan on the map of Lviv, what to see in Lviv, what sights to visit, even if with a child.

Our friends from Kyiv have repeatedly visited Lviv. They proceeded the city far and wide, made up more than one walking route for walks around Lviv. They took the kids on a trip. And one day they invited us along.

Their love for this city resulted in three excellent walking routes through the sights of Lviv, which you will learn about in the continuation of this article. Until then, preparation.

1. Rent a house in Lviv.

• For those who prefer hotels or hostels, I also recommend using the search form. You are looking for several booking systems at once, like booking.com and others like them, choose the best option, and for booking you are already transferred to the usual online booking sites.

• For large companies or families it is more profitable rent an apartment for a day . I recommend switching to that good proven service. There are 389 apartments offered in Lviv. There are always discounts, be sure to pick up something suitable for yourself.

Some of you will be in this city just passing through. And my map-guide on what to see in Lviv will also come in handy for him:

To get to the historical part of the place - 2.9 km or half an hour on foot.

You can take a paper map of the city for free at the tourist information center, one of the branches of which is located directly at the railway station.

The road from the railway station to the historical center of Lviv.

We walk along the streets: Chernovetskaya - Gorodotska - in front of the Circus to the right to Ozarkevich (there is the Cathedral of St. on the street Sich Riflemen (at the next intersection there will be Puzata Hata, you can go to eat). Further landmark - Liberty Avenue.

2. Travel program and routes.

In general, our trip is divided into 3 days and two nights. Or like this:

Evening Route number 1. Prudent. Evening Lviv.What to see in Lviv. More about it in the continuation of this article. (on the photo - blue)

First night

Day Route number 2. Basic. Sights of Lviv. (pictured in red)

Second overnight stay

Half day and departure Route number 3. Lviv in the palm of your hand. On the sights of the city of Lvov. (pictured in green)

In principle, if you are passing through here or not for the first time, you can choose any of these routes. Each of them lasting about 2 hours directly on the route. Plus, calculate the time to get in and out of the route, as well as allow for time to stop for food.

Let's say you got to Lviv in the second half of the day. You have already rented an apartment or settled in a hotel and the evening is free for you. It might already be dark enough. Therefore, we will take a walk around the evening city and at the same time orient ourselves on the terrain, which we will see in Lviv during tomorrow's Main Route.

In this walking route we have 12 objects to visit. Today we will examine some of the sights of Lviv, which geographically will not be included in our tomorrow.

Route length: less than 2 km

Walking time is about 2 hours. A visit to the Kryivka restaurant is not considered, of course it is optional. But, for the most curious, as well as those who want to change money for experiences, it is at the end of the route ...

The first walking route with a plan on the map of Lviv.

Location orientation. Evening Lviv.

View on a larger map.

To view the route in the usual Google map window, click on the link immediately below the picture.

You can also print this itinerary to take with you. Just click on the button with the image of the printer, to the right of the My Places button when viewing in Google Maps mode.

On this route you will see.

1. Opera House

Ave. Freedom, 28

Theater of Opera and Ballets. S. Krushelnitskaya

One of the most beautiful theaters in Europe, 1897-1900

The main facade is crowned with the "Genius of Glory" with a palm branch. On the sides are the "Genius of Drama" with a palette and the "Genius of Music" with a lyre.

The interior design of the theater is even more pompous than the exterior. The hall is designed for 1002 spectators. The famous picturesque curtain has an area of ​​180 sq.m.

The opening of the opera marked Lviv's belonging to the respectable art centers of Europe at that time.

2. Liberty Avenue

Main street of the city. Center of business and cultural life. A kind of Lviv Khreshchatyk.

Together with Mickiewicz Square and Shevchenko Avenue, it forms a single walking area "Lvivske Korzo" (Italian "corso" - the main pedestrian street of the city, a kind of showcase of the city).

Before its arrangement, the ramparts and walls of the central defensive part of the city were dismantled, in particular, the fortifications along the banks of the Poltva River.

The beginning of the most fashionable street of the Galician capital was laid in the 1780s. Already in p.p. 19th century becomes a favorite place of leisure for the cultural public. During 1880-90. Poltva was hidden in an underground sewer, and a boulevard was laid out above its channel.

The ensemble of the monument to Taras Shevchenko, opened in two stages, in 1992 and 1996

The most popular part of the Lviv korzo is the so-called "hundred meters": a section of the boulevard between the Opera House and the monument to Shevchenko.

3. Mariyskaya Square

Monument to the Mother of God

Building No. 1/3, which is located near Mariyskaya Square, is considered the best kamenitsa ( stone building) Lvov in the Empire style, 1809 - 22 The architecture of Svoboda Avenue is formed in the style of Art Nouveau and eclecticism, which are beautifully combined with the oldest building the central part of the city.

4. Mickiewicz Square

Monument to Adam Mickiewicz. 1904

Although the great poet never visited Lviv, the Polish public honored the genius by erecting a monument to him. This is the most expressive of the three pre-Soviet monuments that have been preserved in the city.

5. Hotel "George"

sq. Mitskevich, 1

Built in neo-Renaissance style in 1900.

It was equipped with the latest achievements of engineering, which made this fashionable establishment the most comfortable in the city.

Emperor Franz Joseph I, Persian Shah Muzaffer Eddin, Polish dictator Jozef Pilsutsky, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev stayed here.

On the facade: a bas-relief of Yuri the Victorious, in the niches there are allegorical sculptures "Europe", "Asia", "America", "Africa".

The construction was ordered by the grateful descendants of the Bavarian Georges Hoffmann, who owned the hotel on this site since 1793.

6. Galician Square

Monument to King Danila

Equestrian monument to the ruler of the Galicia-Volyn state, during whose reign Lviv was founded, in honor of his son Leo. It was established in 2001. Prince Danila Romanovich took the royal title in 1253.

7. Cathedral Square

8. Bernardine Monastery

The complex of the Bernardine Church of St. Andrew

Sobornaya sq., 3

One of the most expressive ensembles of the city, XVII-XVIII centuries.

The original wooden Bernardine monastery named after the Apostle Andrew was founded in 1460. A few years later, he settled here, and after his death, Jan from Dukla, the holy guardian of the city, was buried. His relics were transferred to Poland in 1946.

The current temple was erected in 1600-30. The 38-meter baroque tower is decorated with a clock from the middle of the 18th century.

The interior decoration of the church is one of the best manifestations of baroque architecture in sacral architecture.

Here is the Miraculous icon of the Virgin, crowned by Pope John Paul II.

Nearby are cells, a memorial column, a bell tower, a rotunda. (A round building, usually crowned with a dome. Along the perimeter of the rotunda, columns are often located from the Latin. Rotundu - round)

The complex had its own fortification system, which was part of the third (from the city center) defense line of Lviv.

The eastern wall of the monastery with the Glinyanskaya tower has been preserved.

9.

st. Basement, 5

Also read more in Route No. 2. About the sights of Lvov.

10. Street Old Jewish

Once there was a Jewish ghetto in this area, and the area itself was closed.

On this street there was an ancient synagogue, which has not survived to this day. But in memory of the past, there is now a Jewish restaurant Zhidivskaya Kneipp "Under the Golden Rose", very colorful.

11. Boim Chapel

Cathedral sq., 1

Chapels of the Boims and Campians

Latin Cathedral

We approach the Latin Cathedral along this route "What to see in Lviv" from the side of the Boim's Tomb.

Pearl of the Lviv Renaissance, architect A. Bemer. Erected in 1609-15. as the tomb of the Boim family in the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Cathedral. During the liquidation of this privileged cemetery in 1783, the tomb was preserved in terms of exceptional artistic value. Incredibly richly decorated both outside and inside (stone carving).

It is crowned with a dome with the only sculpture of a seated Jesus Christ in Eastern Europe.

The western façade is filled with unique white stone carvings on the theme of the Passion of Christ, prophets and apostles.

On the eastern facade are portraits of the founders of the tomb.

More information directly about the Latin Cathedral in Route No. 2 "Sights of Lviv" point 1.

12. Rynok Square

Details about Rynok Square in Route No. 2, point 5.

13. Restaurant Kryivka

sq. Market, 14

More about the visit and impressions

In this walking express route around Lviv you will see 5 squares, 2 monuments, 2 cathedrals, visit the local "hundred meters" and touch the beauty, contemplating the Opera House and Boim Chapels.

Unexpected combination, right? But genius and vice always go side by side...

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Good afternoon dear readers! We recently visited again colorful city Lvov. We only had one day to spend there. We decided not to waste time in vain, but to spend it with benefit and pleasure. In the article I will tell what to see and where to go, as well as how to meet and see . I'll show route city ​​walks.

The legendary Lviv does not lose its popularity, but rather becomes more and more touristy, both in Ukraine and abroad. This time Lviv was a transit point on the way to the Czech Republic. Our independent route Kyiv-Lviv-Prague we decided to carry out from Lviv, and not directly from Kyiv.

Our first was in December, I remember we took two days off in the middle of the week and went on an adventure. Then we had enough time to see the main sights of Lviv and visit many colorful establishments tourist capital Ukraine.

How to get to Lviv

You can get to Lviv in different ways. We often choose railway transportation, well, or road trips. It is rare that our choice falls on buses. Roads in Ukraine are not so hot, and this type of transport is not always comfortable. Although there are good carriers, for example, such as. We managed to evaluate them in our travels, I wrote about them separately, I will not stop.

Traveling by train to Lviv is quite convenient and, moreover, budget-friendly. You sit down in the evening, and in the morning you are already there. There is time to relax, straighten your legs or start celebrating the trip..) Moreover, now you can buy railway tickets in Ukraine online, which greatly simplifies the procedure and saves time.

Another one good news! Now a high-speed Intercity train runs to Lviv, only 5 hours on the road. We rode it back (from Lvov to Kyiv). Departs at 18 o'clock, and at 23 already in Kyiv. We were pleasantly surprised by the conditions and comfort. Too bad the sockets are only near the window.

I love these trips it's like a separate adventure. I do not argue that the car is much more comfortable, but in our case this option was the most suitable.

Lviv in one day. Arrival

We arrived at the railway station quite early, around six in the morning. Surely you immediately have a question, what to do at such an early hour, because everything is still closed?! But we know that one institution is definitely working, and this is Kryivka on Rynok Square.

Kryivka is one institution in the center of Lviv, which operates around the clock. Of course, not everyone arrives so early, but maybe this information will be useful for someone.

Public transport began its work, but we wanted to take a walk. Despite early time- the city does not think to sleep. Someone goes to work, and someone only returns from night festivities.)

For your information:

1. WITH railway station Tram number 1 goes to Rynok Square (from 06:00 to 22:00)
2. From the center to the bus station can be reached by trolleybus number 5 (Shota Rustaveli St. - Stryiska St. - Bus Station)
3. From the central bus station to the main railway station, and vice versa, you can take a bus or minibus number 10.
4. From the center to the airport (along Listopadovy Chin St. (back S. Krushelnytska St.) - Metropolitan Andrey St. - Turgenev St. (back Antonovich St.) - Kopystinskogo St. (back Okruzhnaya St.) - Lyubinska St.) by trolleybus No. 9.

Walk to the center from the Lviv railway station for about half an hour. We enjoyed the walk very much. We cheered up and worked up an appetite.

Kryivka surprised us. At the entrance, a man dressed in a UPA uniform drowsily demanded to go out, after which we went inside the "dugout". It was a surprise to see so many people, because it was already morning! But on the other hand, what did we expect? People come to Lviv to relax, feel the color and atmosphere, especially since the weekend is ahead.

We did not stand out and started our morning not with coffee, but with dumplings and mead. The mood is fine, the route is laid, we leave the dugout.

Lviv in one day. What to see and where to go.

If you are not yet in the center of Lviv, the first thing you need to do is drive or go to Rynok Square. This is the central square of Lviv. The main attractions of the city are located there. Opposite the same Kryivka is the Lviv City Hall. From it opens beautiful view to the city and its environs. The entrance for visitors is open, so do not be lazy and go up to the roof. In addition, the Latin Cathedral or the Church of the Assumption is clearly visible from the town hall Holy Mother of God which you can then visit. The outer walls of the temple are painted in a pleasant sand color. This is the only preserved building of the Gothic architecture of medieval Lviv. The temple has a three-nave structure, complemented by dark green domes.

Near Rynok Square there are two more temples worth visiting - the Dominican Cathedral and the Bernardine Monastery. I wrote about them when I described the sights of Lviv.

In the same place on the square there is a coffee house-museum "Coffee digger". Her surroundings are impressive. I was delighted with the atmosphere and almost believed that coffee is mined there. Right there, on Drukarska street, 2 is located old pharmacy museum. She is still working. The museum features 16 pharmaceutical rooms with unique exhibits.

You can also have a cup of coffee in between sightseeing at the Zolotoy Dukat coffee house, which is located near Rynok Square, and eat at the Gas Lamp or the House of Legends. The establishments are incredibly colorful.

Near the central square is the Solomiya Krushelnytska Opera and Ballet Theatre. A cozy square with benches leads to it, where both guests and residents of Lviv like to sit.If on one side the square rests on the theater, then on the other side it goes to the monument to Adam Mickiewicz and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

From here we take a tram and go to the Lychakiv cemetery or walk 25-30 minutes to the High Castle park. Choose one because each of these places will take at least an hour, not including travel time. These sights are not similar at all, but very interesting. You can read about the Lychakiv cemetery at the link, there is a lot of information and photos. About the "High Castle" I want to say a few words. This place is popular not for its castle. Unfortunately, it has not been preserved; from the mountain where it was built, an amazing panorama of Old Lviv opens up. The unique observation deck of the "High Castle", whose height is 413 meters above sea level, has no analogues in Europe.

Writing how to get to the Lychakiv cemetery. Shuttle taxis that go along Lychakivska Street (to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul). Tram number 10 or bus number 29 runs from the railway station (5 minutes walk from the stop). From the center of Lviv, Podvalna Street (near the monument to I. Fedorov), tram number 7 goes to the museum, you need to get off on the street

Pekarskaya.

Where to buy souvenirs in Lviv

You can't leave Lviv without souvenirs. They can be purchased in shops near Rynok Square. The range will surprise you. For sweets, you definitely need to go to. There provided huge selection goodies - from sweets to chocolate products (hearts, shoes, cute little men, etc.). In addition to sweets, coffee is brought from Lviv. It can be purchased at the Kava Mine mentioned above.

If you would like to complete your independent walk in Lviv, you can take a guide. There are plenty of them on the central Rynok square. In addition, you can arrange the services of a guide in advance on the Internet before the trip.

If you are planning a train to Lviv with an overnight stay, it is advisable to think about accommodation in advance. Services for finding and booking accommodation in Ukraine have proven themselves well hotels24.ua and dobovo.com

And finally, what is included in

Our itinerary Lviv in one day

• Kryivka
• City Hall (go up to the roof)
• Coffee house "Digging Kavi"
• Pharmacy Museum
• Latin Cathedral or Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Lviv Chocolate Workshop
• dominican cathedral
• Bernardine Monastery
• Restaurant-Museum Gas Lamp
• high castle
• Coffee house "Golden ducat"
• Restaurant "House of Legends"

This is how we saw it. I hope you enjoyed our itinerary around the city. Lviv in one day is not as little as it seems!

How to find budget accommodation in Lviv
Cheap accommodation or hotels in Lviv can be found through the hotellook booking system, we use it ourselves, verified. The convenience of the service is that it compares the prices of dozens of booking systems - you just have to choose the best offer for yourself and buy.

Rent apartment apartments in Lviv
Very convenient and fast options - renting apartments and apartments in Ukraine through the services hotels24.ua and dobovo.com

How to buy cheap flights to Lviv
You can buy a flight to Lviv directly on the website of the airlines, but it is most advantageous to use the offers of flights in the direction from Aviasales, the unit that we use ourselves. The service selects the most advantageous offers, by prices and directions - you just have to choose the best one by price, departure time or your favorite airline.

Proven resources that help us save on
independent travel planning

We have compiled a list of useful and proven resources that we ourselves use when traveling. They help us save time, money and nerves.

Attractions, panoramic platforms, establishments and places of interest - editorial The Village made three tourist routes around the city.

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For those who do not have time to study numerous guidebooks, The Village has prepared a short guide to Lviv. In three routes - the main sights of the city, interesting places and institutions.

Route number 1

Station - St. George's Cathedral -
Potocki Palace - Mickiewicz Square - Bernardine Monastery

The first thing that tourists who come to Lviv see is the intricate building of the Main Railway Station. From the original station complex, built in 1861, almost nothing has survived to this day. building in his modern form, with a domed roof and glass arches, appeared in 1904, and was completely restored not so long ago.

Cathedral of St. George

The main shrine of Ukrainian Greek Catholics, which for a long time served as the residence of church metropolitans. St. George's Cathedral is part of a whole complex of buildings built in the Baroque and Rococo styles and in 1998 included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Park named after I. Franko

I. Franko Park is located in the central part of the city, opposite the building of the main building of Lviv University. It is considered the oldest park in Lviv and the oldest city park in Ukraine. The perfect place in order to enjoy the Lviv autumn, as well as a cup of coffee and pastries from nearby coffee houses.

university

One of the oldest universities of Eastern Europe and the oldest university in Ukraine. Main building University occupies a monumental building, which used to house the Regional Seim, the Parliament of Galicia and Lodomeria. For a long time, Lviv University was named after the Polish King Jan Casimir, but with the advent of Soviet power, it was renamed in honor of the Ukrainian poet and writer Ivan Franko, who studied here at the Faculty of Philosophy in the 70s of the 19th century.

Citadel

The only complex in Ukraine defensive structures which has survived to this day unchanged. During the Second World War, a German prisoner of war camp was located on the territory of the Citadel, and after that - barracks and warehouses. Now in one of the towers of the fortress there is a five-star hotel Citadel Inn, as well as a panoramic restaurant "Garmata", from the windows of which a beautiful view of the historical Center Lvov. You can also admire the views of the city from the slopes of the hill on which the Citadel stands.

Restaurant "Kupol"

At first glance, the "Dome" looks more like an apartment of wealthy Lviv residents of the early 20th century. Recommended to anyone who wants to understand what is the famous Galician cuisine. The basis of the menu is old Polish dishes combined with Ukrainian and Jewish ones. Regulars advise ordering zrazy with mushrooms, and for dessert - Dome ice cream.

Potocki Palace

The palace in the style of French classicism, located on Copernicus Street, previously belonged to the Potocki family of Polish gentry, and now serves as the premises for the Lviv Art Gallery - the largest art museum in Ukraine. To the right of the Potocki Palace you can see the modern building of the Lviv Palace of Arts. The area in front of the palace is often used for various art events.

Culinary Studio "Kryva Lypa"

Studio of author's cuisine, located in a busy lane Kryva Lypa, connecting the streets of Petro Doroshenko and Sichovy Striltsiv. This establishment, outwardly not distinguishing itself from the others, should be visited for the famous borscht in bread, signature salads and meat dishes, famous throughout Lviv. Portions at Kryve Lypa are generous in Ukrainian style. In addition, every Monday in the restaurant you can watch art-house films in the original language with Ukrainian or Russian subtitles.

Mickiewicz Square

In 1904, a monument to the great Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz was erected in the center, thanks to which the square got its current name. At the dawn of Ukraine's independence, on the site of houses No. 8 and 10 destroyed by fire, the building of the Lviv branch of Ukrsotsbank was built, in sharp contrast with architectural ensemble square and became the object of ridicule and discontent of the townspeople.

George Hotel

Originally called De La Rus, the popular hotel was later renamed in honor of its founder, the merchant Georges Hoffmann. "George" is the oldest operating hotel in Ukraine, if you count from 1793 - the moment the first hotel appeared on this site. At one time, the hotel was very popular with famous guests of the city. Honore de Balzac, Richard Strauss, Jean-Paul Sartre and Jozef Pilsudski stayed there.

Monument to King Daniel

The statue of King Daniel appeared on Halytska Square a little over ten years ago, but has already become an integral part of the architectural landscape of Lviv, as well as a popular meeting place local residents and starting point of tourist routes. Hearing: “Meet at the Horse,” you can be sure: we are talking about the monument to Daniil Galitsky.

Bernardine Monastery and Church of St. Andrew

More like a fortress, the Bernardine Monastery was indeed once part of the system of defensive structures in Lviv. Many urban legends are associated with it. One of these tells of an underground passage that connected the Bernardine monastery with the nearby convent of Clares, which was allegedly dug by the monks for romantic meetings. The remains of an old underground passage were indeed found in this area and were subsequently used in the construction of an underground passage at Mytnaya Square. On the side of Valovaya Street, the monastery is adjoined by a square, also called the Bernardine Garden, in which various cultural events and exhibitions are often held.

"Persha Grill Restaurant M" Jar of Justice"

The restaurant of the popular Lviv chain!Fest is located on the territory of the Bernardine Garden, in the courtyard of the Church of St. Andrew. At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a charismatic executioner, and the restaurant itself repeats the interior of a medieval torture chamber. The menu, as the name suggests, includes meat dishes in various variations.

Route number 2

Opera House - Dominican
Cathedral - Rynok Square - Synagogue "Golden Rose"

Lviv Opera

It is impossible to visit Lviv and not see its pearl - the building of the Lviv national opera, whose facade is depicted on Ukrainian banknotes with a face value of 20 hryvnias. This theater is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, and it also has good acoustics, which can be easily seen by buying opera tickets.

"Left Coast"

A beer restaurant located in the basement of the Lviv Opera House. According to legend, the Poltva River once flowed in this place, which later, when the center of Lviv began to be actively built up, was “hidden” in underground tunnel. "Left Bank" is a restaurant on the bank of an underground river, so you will have to get to the main hall through a series of small bridges, under which water murmurs. Recommended for all lovers of beer, as well as urban myths and secrets.

Souvenir market "Vernissage"

The largest selection of Lviv souvenirs is presented at the open-air market all year round at the intersection of Lesya Ukrainka and Teatralnaya streets. In addition to traditional magnets, T-shirts with patriotic inscriptions and postcards with views of the city, here you can find all kinds of embroidered shirts and towels, designer jewelry, paintings, souvenirs from the Carpathians, as well as walk through a miniature flea market with antiques and Soviet household items.

The building in which the restaurant is located belonged to the bank of the same name for three centuries, so on the walls of three halls, as well as in the courtyard of the restaurant, you can see portraits of bankers and famous citizens. Mons Pius offers great beer own production, a juicy steak or one of the signature salads. Impressive portion sizes, as well as friendly service, are a pleasant surprise. IN warm weather we advise you to sit on summer playground restaurant, in the shade of a huge tree, which, judging by the scale, has been growing here since the day the bank opened.

Shop "Pravda, B"

Semi-shop-half-gallery, "Pravda, B" sells eco-clothing, author's ceramics, jewelry, paintings and other works of original Lviv artists. On a fine, sunny day, the shutters of the store are always wide open, and tourists are photographed with a tricolor cat, calmly looking out of the window. Unfortunately, the cat is not for sale.

"Gas Lamp"

Another institution on Armenian, dedicated to the invention of a kerosene lamp. In the themed restaurant, in addition to a collection of lamps and a monument to the authors of this invention, there is also a workshop-laboratory for the production of branded tinctures, which are usually brought as a souvenir from every trip to Lviv. You can have a delicious lunch on any of the three floors of the restaurant, but it is especially recommended to go up to the upper terrace, from where you can see the rooftops of Lviv.

Gallery "Dziga"

Gallery of modern art, which opened on Armenian street in 1997. Unlike the Lviv Palace of Arts, Dzyga presents the works of artists working in the contemporary art format. Most often, the projects exhibited in the gallery are ambiguous and provocative and illustrate the view of contemporary Ukrainian artists on acute social topics.

dominican cathedral

One of the most recognizable sights of Lviv. The Baroque cathedral was built on the site of a dilapidated Gothic church, in which Peter I signed an agreement with the Poles on a joint struggle against the Swedes. The facade of the building is decorated with the inscription "Soli Deo Honor Et Gloria" ("To God alone, honor and glory") - the motto of the Dominican order. In Soviet times, the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism was opened on the territory of the cathedral, which later became simply the Museum of the History of Religion, which still operates today.

Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy "Under the Black Eagle", the oldest in Lviv, is located in a corner house at the intersection of Drukarska and Stavropigiiska streets. There is a museum on its territory, the exhibits of which tell about the development of the pharmacy business. In the pharmacy-museum you can buy branded “Iron Wine” and iron sugar, which has a general strengthening effect on the body of an impressed tourist.

Rynok Square

The main square, also known as the market square, is an integral part of the architectural landscape of any medieval city. Each building on Rynok Square is unique and has its own centuries of history. Today the square is the center of city life, which every tourist who comes to Lviv must visit.

Only 350 steep steps separate you from observation deck on top of the city hall building in Lviv. The most beautiful panorama city, which opens from the town hall tower, it is worth it to make this difficult ascent.

"Feast of Cheese and Wine"

This year the Lviv Cheese and Wine Festival will be held for the fourth time. From October 18 to October 20, the center of Lviv will become a big fair, where products from both Ukrainian manufacturers and importers will be presented. Every day of the fair will be accompanied by wine and cheese tastings, as well as festival events, such as a grape press or the celebration of Cheesecake Day, where everyone can taste a traditional Lviv delicacy.

Italian patio

A classic Italian-style courtyard can also be seen in the center of Lviv, at Rynok Square, 6. The building once belonged to the merchant and wine merchant Konstantin Kornyakt, who was allowed to build a house on the city square for special services to the king. Now in the Italian courtyard there is a cafe of the same name and acoustic concerts are held.

Coffee house "Digging Kava"

It is no secret that coffee trees do not take root well in the Ukrainian climate, so Lviv coffee is mined in a deep mine, located right under Rynok Square. Having visited the Kava Dig, you can not only try Lviv's signature drink and attend a concert, but also buy interesting books and souvenirs as a keepsake of the trip.

"Lvivski dances"

City bakery of syrniki and strudel, located opposite the exit from the Town Hall building on Rynok Square. Here you can taste the best pastries in town. There are only nine types of strudel and cheesecakes on the menu, but local chefs have brought each of them to perfection. Lviv-style prices are low, alcohol is not served in the institution, but it is not needed. A nice bonus - five types of free toppings to make strudel and cheesecakes even tastier.

Shop-gallery "Schos Tsikave"

One of the newly opened art venues in Lviv, located right on Rynok Square, in the courtyard of house No. 13. Works by young artists from Ukraine and Poland are presented here. Acoustic concerts are often held in the courtyard of the gallery, and there is also a shop where you can buy designer souvenirs and postcards.

latin cathedral

The Catholic Cathedral, built on the site of the Orthodox Church of the Assumption, moved to Russkaya Street. In appearance The Latin Cathedral, despite numerous reconstructions of the building and its surrounding area, elements of the original Gothic architecture have been well preserved to this day. In 2001, this temple was visited by Pope John Paul II, on the occasion of which a memorial plaque appeared on the building of the cathedral.

"Amadeus"

A restaurant near the walls of the Latin Cathedral, which, unlike most Lviv establishments, can hardly be classified as inexpensive. We recommend trying chicken fillet in tarragon sauce or choosing one of the traditional Lviv desserts. In the evening or on weekends, it is better to reserve a table in advance, otherwise there is a risk of being left without a seat, since Amadeus is very popular with the Lviv elite and foreign tourists.

"Galician Jewish Kneipp "Under the Golden Rose""

The famous Lviv kneipa (bar) on Staroyevreyska Street, near the Golden Rose synagogue destroyed during World War II. Located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, this establishment serves traditional dishes national cuisine: mincemeat, tsimes, hummus, stuffed pike. There are no prices on the menu, so you need to be prepared for the fact that, having received the bill, you will have to bargain with the waiter. In the evenings, the klezmer trio plays in the restaurant.

Route number 3

"High Castle" - Arsenal - "Museum of Ideas" -
Drama Theaterthem. M. Zankovetskaya

"High Castle"

Do not be afraid of the broken road leading to the Lviv High Castle park: as you approach the goal, the road surface will get better, and the rest of the way to the top of the mountain is completely paved with brand new paving stones. Climbing the Castle Hill, you can see the Lviv TV tower, as well as the remains of defensive structures of the late 14th century. A full panorama of the city opens from the mountain: not only the historical center is visible, but also the sleeping areas of Lviv. At the top of the Castle Hill, it is customary to declare one's love, hang commemorative locks and take pictures on Instagram.

In the past - part of the city's defensive structures, today - a branch of the Lvov historical museum. On the territory of the Arsenal there is the Museum of Weapons, which has gathered under its roof a rich collection of cold and firearms, as well as military uniforms. different countries and epochs.

In the 18th century, captive Cossacks and Gaidamaks were kept in the dungeons of the Lviv Arsenal. There were also torture chambers and the dwelling of the city executioner.

powder tower

Located behind the second line of city fortifications, the tower was used as a warehouse for ammunition and gunpowder, and in peacetime as a place to store grain. Since 1959, the board of the Lviv branch of the Union of Architects of Ukraine moved to the tower premises. Around the same time, two figures of lions made of white marble were installed at the entrance to the tower.

"Kumpel"

A well-known Lviv restaurant-brewery, the name of which can be translated as "friend, friend." The atmosphere is, as the name implies, friendly. Copper brewing vats stand right in the middle of the hall so that visitors can watch the process of creating “live” beer with their own eyes. The restaurant's menu includes snacks for beer, meat dishes, home-made sausage, as well as branded cabbage stewed with honey. To the delight of the batyarov (revelers), the restaurant is open around the clock.

"Museum of Ideas"

A cultural space in which various artistic projects are born and implemented. The museum was founded by the Lviv artist Oles Dzyndra as an exhibition space and a place for the exchange of thoughts and ideas. During its existence, the Museum of Ideas has held many art events and implemented a number of projects, the most famous of which was the annual international festival independent cinema "KinoLev", which takes place in Lviv in the last week of August.

"Restaurant on Valovaya"

A restaurant that has preserved the atmosphere of pre-war Lviv within its walls. It is very popular with locals, but tourists come here infrequently. Located on the old street Valovaya, a stone's throw from the Bernardine garden. In the tea room, you can try homemade pastries and choose from many types of collectible tea, and in the main rooms - variations on the theme of traditional Galician cuisine. For example, potato pancakes with red caviar or goulash in Cahors.

Archivnaya street

She is the street of Bergman, Fellini, Parajanov, Ilyenko and Truffaut. As part of the KinoLev independent film festival, organized by the Museum of Ideas, since 2006, the street has been annually named after another director. This year the festival was dedicated to Andrei Tarkovsky.

"Masoch Cafe"

Thematic restaurant dedicated to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose monument is installed at the entrance to the restaurant. By the way, visitors are allowed to reach into the pants pocket of the bronze writer and check if everything is in place.

The interior of the restaurant conveys the atmosphere of Masoch's works: the walls are decorated with whips, whips and handcuffs, as well as erotic photographs. All paraphernalia hung on the walls, visitors can, if desired, experience for themselves. The names of dishes and drinks on the menu correspond to the spirit of the place. We recommend trying local cocktails with aphrodisiacs so that your trip to Lviv will be remembered for a long time.

"Caramel Workshop"

The caramel candy workshop, recently opened at 18 Krakowska Street, allows everyone to not only buy sweets, but also observe the process of creation and photograph everything that happens as a keepsake. Before the eyes of visitors, the workers of the "Workshop" boil the caramel mass, flavor it, tint it with natural dyes, and then form candies out of it. Only a glass partition separates the work tables from the main hall of the confectionery, so nothing prevents curious visitors from following the work of the masters. Ready-made sweets can be bought right there, in a small shop at the workshop.

Drama Theater

The building of the Lviv Drama Theatre, opened in 1842, occupies a whole block between Teatralnaya Street and Svobody Avenue. Here they stage not only the classics of Ukrainian and world dramaturgy, but also, for example, "Venus in Furs" based on the work of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. You can view the repertoire and order tickets on the official website of the theater, or purchase them right there, at the box office.