Lviv

Lviv is the administrative center of Lviv Oblast. For a first introduction to the city, walk from the Opera Theatre through Virmenska Street to Rynok Square. If you only have one day, open a walking route around Lviv with a map. For a longer trip, choose a few places from the catalog and leave time for a museum, a performance, or a walk outside the center.

Rynok Square in Lviv. Lviv, Rynok square.jpg — Star61, CC BY-SA 4.0

What to see in Lviv

Start with Svobody Avenue and the facade of the Lviv Opera. Then continue along Virmenska to Rynok Square: walk around the Town Hall and take a closer look at the facades of the townhouses. Behind the facade of the Kornyakt Palace lies the Italian Courtyard with Renaissance arcades. Nearby are the Latin Cathedral and the Boim Chapel. These stops will help you get acquainted with Lviv’s historic ensemble, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Where to go in Lviv for the weekend

On the first day, walk around the city center, and on the second visit Shevchenkivskyi Hai to see wooden churches and farmsteads, or Lychakiv Cemetery if you are interested in memorial sculpture. If it rains, plan one longer indoor stop. Choose it in the catalog of Lviv museums or browse weekend ideas in Lviv.

Where to go with children in Lviv

For a short walk, suggest that children find the four fountains around the Town Hall. With schoolchildren, you can visit the D.S. Secret Pharmacy Museum, to learn how pharmacists worked. If you want to spend more time outdoors, plan for Stryiskyi Park.

Where to eat in Lviv

While walking around the center, look for a place for lunch in Rynok Square or the nearby streets: Virmenska, Staroyevreiska, or Brativ Rohatyntsiv. To get a sense of local flavors, pay attention to Halychian dishes and Lviv cheesecake. If you have tickets for a performance or a train after lunch, leave extra time for the journey.

How to get there and where to stay in Lviv

If you are traveling by train, start planning from Lviv Main Railway Station on Dvirtseva Square. If the main goal of your trip is walking around the center, look for a hotel near Rynok Square or Svobody Avenue. Accommodation near the station is more convenient for an early departure. If you are arriving by car, check the parking conditions.

To compare hotels in Lviv for your dates, use the accommodation search form on this page. If you need a kitchen or more space for a family, see tips on choosing accommodation in Lviv.

Where to go from Lviv

If you are planning a stay in Lviv for several days, set aside a day for Zhovkva: start with Vicheva Square and see the castle and historic churches. More ideas for trips outside the city are in the guide to Lviv Oblast.