What to See in Lviv on the Weekend?

Everyone knows that the city of Lviv has its own special atmosphere: cozy streets filled with the aroma of fragrant coffee, cobblestone roads, and interesting old buildings. Lviv is an ideal place for romantic weekends, time off with your best friends, or family relaxation. If you are planning to spend your time there, then you should find out what to see in Lviv on the weekend.

Rynok Square — an unforgettable introduction to Lviv

Rynok Square is the place where the main roads of Lviv converge. One of the most popular places for walks among Lviv residents and city guests. Several hundred years ago, traders from different countries drove along it, city residents and visiting merchants traded there. Today the square is known for souvenir sales and a huge number of varied coffee houses, cafes, and modern restaurants.

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The next location is the center of Lviv, where the City Hall is located. In Lviv they joke: “All the roads of the world lead to the Lviv City Hall.” Now it is perhaps the city’s most important symbol. Interesting fact: there used to be a pillory near the Lviv City Hall. Punishment pillar, pillory, Lviv prenger, local prazhnyk. That is what the city residents called the main place of punishment and public shaming in Lviv. The pillory also served as a place of execution for terrible crimes.

In the center of the square stands the town hall, from which there is a wonderful panoramic view of Lviv and its outskirts. In front of each corner of the building there are fountains with statues of ancient gods: Neptune, Diana, Adonis, and Amphitrite. Once the fountain water was used for merchants’ needs and for watering horses; today they serve only a decorative function, bringing a touch of freshness on hot days.

Near the square there are many museums and sights worth attention: the Bandinelli House, the Black House, the pharmacy museum, the Lubomyrsky Palace, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the Armenian Cathedral, and the Dominican Church of the Body of Christ.

Ancient Lviv — a place of vivid impressions

The old part of the city is something you should definitely see in Lviv on the weekend. Here every building holds many “secrets” that you will not find on the internet, but can hear from the lips of all-knowing guides. Beautiful architecture creates an unforgettable atmosphere. The tall wall on Mitna Square is the city’s main symbol. Even memorable photos here turn out surprisingly beautiful in any weather.

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Near the square there is the Pinsel Museum of Sculpture and the Bernardine Monastery, founded by A. Odrovonzh in 1460. It can be said without exaggeration that almost every building in Lviv is a part of its history, a silent witness to historical events that every guest of the city wants to learn about.

The tastiest places in Lviv

Lviv is so large and interesting that while walking its cozy streets you will quickly get hungry. No panic, there is a great solution to this problem. Visit “Kryivka” — one of the city’s most popular restaurants, where you can order dishes for every taste. You can also visit “Lvivska Rebernia pid Arsenalom,” where you can taste delicious ribs and beer. Everyone who has been here is left satisfied with the pleasant time spent and incredibly tasty dishes.

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Exciting excursions in Lviv

If you want to fully feel the uniqueness of the city of Lviv residents, it is worth seeing the most popular excursion sites in Lviv on the weekend: the Potocki Palace or the House of Scientists. Add the mysterious place called the Secret Pharmacy to your tourist route. This name just makes you want to find out what is secret about this “pharmacy.” It is an interactive museum of pharmacy. When you get into the museum’s underground chambers, you will learn about the history of pharmacy in Lviv. The museum offers regular tours, introducing visitors to unique exhibits. Among them is the icon “Jesus Christ as a Pharmacist.”

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When the weekend rest comes to an end, we recommend looking at the Salo restaurant-museum or the Green Sofa art gallery. This is a place for admirers of contemporary art, as the name of the location suggests. About 20 such exhibitions are held a year. The best artists of Lviv create for city residents and tourists so that they can enjoy art and see their own meaning in the exhibits. A souvenir brought from such a place will be special in the collection of a true traveler. It is not just a refrigerator magnet, but, without exaggeration, a work of art!

Lviv is a multifaceted city that leaves none of its guests indifferent. It enchants and attracts tourists, arousing the desire to return here again and again. Want to check? Then go ahead! Have an unforgettable stay and do not forget to share your impressions of your weekend in Lviv!