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Pro
Rich and many-sided cultural life, very active and patriotic public life
Con
Air pollution, caotic traffic, limited accomodation
In a nutshell
Catch it before it's 'The Next Prague'!!
Ivan Franko National University
HORSCHECK Says: Lviv's university is the oldest continously operating university in Ukraine. It was founded in 1661 and the current main building near the Ivan Franko Park dates back to the late 19th century.Like the opera house, the university is another example of the Viennese...
hunterV Says: Liberty Avenue ("Prospect Svobody" in Ukrainian) is the most elegant and the most prestigious street of Lviv.It is only 650 meters long.Lots of old style apartment houses, stores, cafes. bars and hotels are located in this street.The street has a very busy traffic and hence...
hunterV Says: During our short stay we decided to visit more Ukrainian sites in Lviv.Assumption of Our Lady Church in Ruska Street (Ruthenian Street) is the most famous Ukrainian site in this city.It was built in 1591-1629 by Italian architects. They built the cathedral in Renaissance...
hunterV Says: Visiting the cemetery, you can see this The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in Lychakiv Cemetery at the Ukrainian soldiers memorial.The inscription at the obelisk reads,Here rests an unknown soldier of Galicia Division who gave his life for the freedom of the Ukrainian...
hunterV Says: The public and the private life of Lviv has concentrated in this square for six hundred years.Each house has its own long and exciting story to tell.Market Square is not big at all. Its dimensions are 142x129 meters.The perimeter of the square is formed by 44 old houses...
23 Reviews and 66 Opinions for some reason i just saw my tip has gone anyway, i went to this hotel because my parents stayed...
6 Reviews and 70 Opinions Super Hotel, just perfekt. Best location, at the end of Franko park 5-700 m south of city center.
HORSCHECK Says: During a rainy day in June 2010 we took a break inside the Cafe Mapa (Kaviarnya Mapa). It is decorated with all sorts of maps and old photos. An outdoor terrace faces the pedestrianised Halyatska street. Free WiFi is available.The menu offers a wide range of hot and cold...
HORSCHECK Says: On our last evening of our first visit of Lviv in June 2007 we found by chance the Cafe Bar Nostalgia which is actually a restaurant.On entering the restaurant we realised that the staff spoke only limited English and the menu was in Ukrainian only. As we can both read...
An Evening Stroll: Enjoy the Night Views
hunterV Says: I enjoyed the evening views of downtown Lviv and took some pictures or at least tried to do so with my small camera.I wished I had a stronger one then.Next time perhaps.I found this promotion clip about the night life in Lviv. casual
Buying a train ticket in the Ukraine
HORSCHECK Says: Travelling by train in the Ukraine is very cheap, but due to this, trains are often fully booked. This means you should buy your tickets well in advance, especially in the summer season. Many long distance trains go overnight and usually have 3 types of classes: - 2-berth...
hunterV Says: There are flights to twelve different destination abroad from the airport.Eleven airlines provide the flights.Also, there are four flights to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, and one flight to Simferopol, the capital of Crimea.Lviv International Airport for Euro-2012On November...
hunterV Says: During my stay in Lviv I had several cab service numbers stored in my phone book and they came in handy.Here are some phone numbers for you:Avtopilot+38032 270 36 44+38032 295 00 00.................................Express+38032 221 65...
Gallery: Shopping for Souvenirs
hunterV Says: There are a lot of small stores around Market Square where you can buy different Ukrainian souvenirs. The choice is huge!One bad news, though:The City Council has adopted a resolution that forbids selling alcohol in the city stores and kiosks.Starting with January 1, 2012...
HORSCHECK Says: Probably the best selection of books in Lviv is available at the Dom Knigi (House of books).The building is home to several book shops which are still Soviet style. This means that the shops consist of a few counters with shop assistants whom you have to ask for the book of...
hunterV Says: Like in any other Ukrainian city, a license plate with four similar digits is a status thing. It cannot be bought for any money, but is a sign of well-connected guys.However, Lviv is famous and unique in many ways.Picture 1: BB 1111 BE : a VIP car in a street in Lviv. No...
hunterV Says: Lions Parade became a traditional art festival in Lviv.It takes place in September in Market Square.You can lots of colored lions of natural size.On those days Market Square becomes a place of numerous photo sessions.
HORSCHECK Says: I must admit that I am a huge fan of the "In Your Pocket" guides and I was more than happy to hear that since 2009 they are now also available for Lviv. During our Lviv stay in June 2010 we picked up the latest copy at Hotel George.The guide not only provides helpful...
HORSCHECK Says: Like many other countries in Eastern Europe, the Ukraine is a rapidly developing country. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to find a Tourist Information Office or just a free map, therefore an up to date guide book for independent travellers is highly recommended.On...
To the Victims of Communist Crimes
hunterV Says: I was surprised to see this monument on my way to the railway station.It must the only monument of such kind in Ukraine.On the third Sunday of May many Ukrainians pay homage to the millions of innocent people who suffered from the Soviet power and Stalinist purges from the...
HORSCHECK Says: Lviv is home to many churches of various denominations. On our two trips we have probably seen the most popular ones. I have listed them under "Things to do" tips.Apart from these, we still came across quite a few other interesting churches. Among them were:The Baroque bell...
HORSCHECK Says: Svobody Prospekt (Freedom Avenue) is Lviv's main boulevard in the city centre. It leads from the Opera House in the north to the Mickiewicz Square in the south.The avenue consists of a wide tree lined pedestrianised area in the middle and one way streets on each side. Near...
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Lviv - A city of sleeping lions, which has changed so many names throughout it's long history, today remains one of the most charming and mysterious beauties of Eastern Europe. It is the only Ukrainian...
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Q: Hello former vivitors and locals! :) Firstly I would like to ask what places are worth to make daytrip around Lvov? Let say, if...
A: Once I went by train from Ustrzyki Dolne via Drohobycz, Hiriv, Sambir. There are popular nostalgic trip from Poland called Zlota Podkowa- visiting castles and palaces...
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This is how Lviv, a city in Western Ukraine, is often called. Lviv differs greatly from Luhansk where I live. It is much more ornate than many other cities of Ukraine. When I strolled downtown, I......
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Lviv - The princely city of Western Ukraine
I have visited Lviv three times. My first visit was at the beginning of June 2007 when we arrived by train from Kosice in Slovakia. It was my first time in the Ukraine and I really fell in love with...
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I visit Lviv in May of 2007 and I liked my visit very much. First of all I was quite lucky with weather. The second during my visit I had a feeling that I'm somewhere in Prague or in Austria and I...
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Lviv.. one of very special cities of my life.. it's a city where my father was born just couple days after the IIWW has began.. the first memories about Lviv are connected with my childhood. then...
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Lviv - the city of the East and the West
Lviv is said to be the city of the East and the West. In fact, when visiting Lviv you may feel a mix of different cultures and religions. Lviv is situated in Western Ukraine, about 70 kilometres from...
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