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Sightseeing
This is one of the most important churches for Greek-Catholics. The current Rococo ensemble was built in the 1760s by architect Bernard Meretyn. Opposite the Cathedral stands the Metropolitan’s Palace, an 18th century Rococo building constructed by architect Fesinger, displaying some elements of Classicism. If you have a minute, I recommend going inside of the church as the ensemble occupies an important place in the artistic culture of the Ukrainian lands. It has preserved and buried in its walls many prominent historical and artistic monuments of various times, in particular, those that belong to the most important and most representative for its era. However, due to historical circumstances, most of them are now outside the temple.
50 locals recommend
St. George's Cathedral
5 Ploshcha Svyatoho YuraThis is one of the most important churches for Greek-Catholics. The current Rococo ensemble was built in the 1760s by architect Bernard Meretyn. Opposite the Cathedral stands the Metropolitan’s Palace, an 18th century Rococo building constructed by architect Fesinger, displaying some elements of Classicism. If you have a minute, I recommend going inside of the church as the ensemble occupies an important place in the artistic culture of the Ukrainian lands. It has preserved and buried in its walls many prominent historical and artistic monuments of various times, in particular, those that belong to the most important and most representative for its era. However, due to historical circumstances, most of them are now outside the temple.
The church was built by the Latin Archbishop of Lviv Saint Joseph Bilczewski in the years 1903-1911 in the neo-Gothic style. I think it is the only building in the city built in this style. The interior was recently reconstructed to make the church look very modern inside.
43 locals recommend
Church of Sts. Olha and Elizabeth
1 Kropyvnyts'koho SquareThe church was built by the Latin Archbishop of Lviv Saint Joseph Bilczewski in the years 1903-1911 in the neo-Gothic style. I think it is the only building in the city built in this style. The interior was recently reconstructed to make the church look very modern inside.
This is the heart of the city. Must see!
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212 locals recommend
Rynok Square
Rynok SquareThis is the heart of the city. Must see!
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Lviv Town Hall
Vysokyi Zamok Street
Vysokyi Zamok Street
Dominican Cathedral
Lviv Opera House
Svobody Avenue
Ivana Franko Park
11-13 Solomii Krushel'nyts'koi St
Shevchenkivskyi Hai station
Neighborhoods
Great place to relax and see Lviv of the 19th century. It is a very nice area to wonder around. And here ( https://sofiastories.co/walt-to-kastelivka/) I share a little walk from downtown and what you can see on the way there.
Kastelivka Street
Kastelivka StreetGreat place to relax and see Lviv of the 19th century. It is a very nice area to wonder around. And here ( https://sofiastories.co/walt-to-kastelivka/) I share a little walk from downtown and what you can see on the way there.
The nice little street that you can take from Lviv downtown all the way to one of the oldest and most beautiful cemeteries in the city.
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Pekarska Street
Pekarska StreetThe nice little street that you can take from Lviv downtown all the way to one of the oldest and most beautiful cemeteries in the city.
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Food scene
Great place to try elevated Ukrainian cuisine.
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129 locals recommend
Baczewski Restaurant
8 Shevska StGreat place to try elevated Ukrainian cuisine.
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Great place for tasty breakfast or lunch.
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7 locals recommend
Druzi (Friends) Cafe
5 Krakivska StGreat place for tasty breakfast or lunch.
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Kazzka
Lesi Ukrainky StreetSvit Kavy
6 Katedralna SquareOne of the first small local businesses. Great coffee!
Lviv Handmade Chocolate
3 Serbska StForum Lviv
7Б Pid Dubom StGreen
11 Brativ Rohatyntsiv StVegetarian
Kumpel
6 Ploshcha Mytna