Top 10 best places in Lviv
Lviv
Lviv is often compared with many European cities, and all because the cultures of the East and the West are intertwined here. This was reflected in numerous designated places of the city, its architectural monuments and museums. You can get to the interesting places of Lviv in continuous ways: if you are in a hurry, you should walk to fully enjoy the beauty of the city; if you are limited in time, it is better to shorten the journey by tram.
What are the first places to visit in Lviv?
1. Town Hall
Lviv Town Hall is located on Rynok Square in the very heart of Lviv. Today, the city administration building is located here. After climbing 408 steep steps to the tower, you can see stunning panoramic views of the city from the observation deck, which attracts a large number of city guests.
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2. Market Square
Rynok Square is an open-air museum and the heart of the Old Town, where the architectural buildings of the medieval era are located. Houses were built here for representatives of many nobles and merchants, after which the land in the center of the city was a huge road. Today, the square houses such notable places as the pharmacy museum, the Kornyakta Palace, and the Lyubomirskyi Palace.
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3. Lviv Opera
The Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater is one of the most beautiful theaters not only in Ukraine, but in all of Europe. This architectural monument, made thanks to the combination of Renaissance and Baroque styles, surprises with its majesty and spectacular decoration. To learn more about the history of the opera house, there is an opportunity to visit tours.
4. Korniakta Palace and the Italian courtyard
The Kornyakt Palace was built in 1580 for the wealthy Lviv merchant Konstantin Kornyakt. The palace by design contains elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Empire. Now the department of historical values of the Lviv Historical Museum is located here. There is also an Italian courtyard in the palace - a surprisingly quiet, cozy and romantic place.
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5. Dominican Cathedral
The Dominican Cathedral and Monastery is a cult building in Lviv, one of the most outstanding monuments of Baroque architecture in the city and in Europe in general. Today, you can see the exquisite decoration that has been preserved from the 18th century, and from the outside, tourists are impressed by the facade with a large number of decorative elements.
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6. Potocki Palace
The Potocki Palace was previously used for ceremonial events, and today it is a picture gallery of European art. The large brick building of the palace was built at the end of the 19th century in the style of French classicism. Its rich interiors, decorated with gilding, colored marble and artistic sculpting, have been preserved to this day.
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7. High Castle
This is a monument of garden and park art, which is located on the highest hill of Lviv. The feature that distinguishes the High Castle from other similar parks is undoubtedly its area (36 hectares) and height (the mountain rises to 413 m above sea level), as well as its location almost in the center of the city. Thanks to this, from the observation deck on the top of the mountain, you can see Lviv and take beautiful photos of its best sights.
High castle in Lviv
8. Lviv Citadel
The citadel is the remains of a defensive structure that was built in the 19th century by order of the Austrian government. At one time, the citadel was owned by the Polish, Soviet and Russian armies. One of the new, extensive renovations is in excellent condition and houses 5-star hotel rooms with luxurious palace-style interiors.
Lviv Citadel
9. Lychakiv cemetery
The territory of the institution was used for the burial of prominent cultural and political figures and wealthy residents of Lviv. Monuments and tombstones are made by famous architects and sculptors. Today, the cemetery functions as a museum-reserve and is open to tourists.
Lychakovskoye cemetery
10. Latin Cathedral
When visiting Lviv, a tourist cannot discount this grand Catholic cathedral with a 7-meter-high stone tower ending in a black dome. The size of the building and the interior decoration with columns, icons and frescoes are impressive. Until the 18th century, burials were held on the territory of the church. Science mentions the buried people in the chapels of the Latin Cathedral, there are sculptures and memorial plaques.