Rynok Square

Not without reason Market Square is called the heart of Lviv. It is not only the best-known square in Lviv, which is located in the central part of the city, but also a center of cultural leisure for Lviv residents and tourists. The square was founded in the 14th century. Its construction was carried out in accordance with the standards of medieval Western European cities. Therefore, the square had both commercial and public significance. People not only traded here, but also held rallies, theatrical performances, organized amusements and fireworks. Today there are many architectural landmarks and a variety of cozy cafes. If you visit the city in winter, you can go skating on the rink, which is opened every winter.

Interesting facts:

• Around the square there are 44 houses, which were inhabited mainly by nobles. Therefore, the buildings here are more than 3 stories high. 
• Until 1871, the houses did not have numbers. They could be distinguished only by name: “Under the deer”, “Under the lion” and others.
• In medieval times, the square was the heart of trade, so there were many foreign buyers from the Netherlands, England, France and Russia.
• There are four fountain-wells on the square, so the water from them does not gush under pressure, but flows out.
• Until the 19th century, the houses on the square were painted in different colors, but due to an order from the Austrian authorities, they were repainted in one color.
• The dimensions of the square are 142x129 meters.

Tip:

There are many interesting places, which are worth seeing. Among them: the pharmacy museum, the post museum, the Lubomirskis Palace, the Lviv Historical Museum, the town hall (from which there is a wonderful panoramic view of almost the whole city)