Lviv - the cultural capital of Ukraine. Travelers love everything here, starting from the pavement cozy streets with beautiful houses, residents and ending with waiters in no less legendary and original Café.


How to get to Lviv from Kiev

The most convenient way to come to Lviv is by train. From the central train station in Kiev in this direction several trains depart daily: №111O, 134D, 134O, 099K, 115O, 081K. Schedule and ticket prices can check on www.uz.gov.ua/.

The most convenient train -  №091K "Kyiv-Lviv". Sent from Kiev at 22:00, arrives in Lviv at 6:32. Price in the reserved seat - 115 UAH, сoupe - 190 UAH. Not to stand in queues, buy your tickets online.

Also between Kiev and Lviv runs express №169K with seating. At 16:55 you go from Kiev, and after 6 and a half hours you are already in Lviv.

From the central bus station in Kiev can be reached by bus in Lviv. Although, of course, the pleasure of 10 hours a sitting position a little. This option we would advise only as a last resort.

Where to stay in Lviv

Lviv is probably one of the few cities in Ukraine, where  are many not only expensive hotels, but comfortable budget hostels. Where to live in style and comfort, check out the article "Top 5 best hotels in the Lviv region," and here we tell you about an inexpensive option.

We recommend to stay in "Soviet Home" hostel on the street Drukarska 3, just a few steps from the "Ploshya Rynok" (Market Square). Hostel name speaks for itself. Soviet Home hostel offers live a few days in a typical apartment of the Soviet years.

Here you can choose a six- or ten-room - the price of accommodation of 100 UAH. There are also private apartments (two- or single) - price per night 250 UAH.

This includes breakfast, use of washing machine, hairdryer, safe deposit box, internet and even tour. If you stay here for more than 3 nights, you will be met at the airport or train station.

Art enthusiasts definitely want to stay at "Art hostel", which is located on the "Ploshya Rynok" in the old house.

Rooms are decorated with Art hostel photo pictures, and those who are interested in painting modern Lviv artists, there is an opportunity not only to become familiar with their work, but also buy them. The cost of a ten-bed room - only 80 UAH.

If you are an extravagant people, you ideal The Georgehouse Hostel. Modern and very bright interior of this place deserves attention.

In addition, it is very clean. The hostel is located 15 minutes from the "Ploshya Rynok" (Market Square). 8-bed room costs 90 UAH. per day. The price includes breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, cereal).

Plan a fabulous day in the capital of the Lion - Lviv attractions per day

6:30 - 10:00 - go to the legendary restaurant "Kriїvka"

For most tourists from Kiev who come to the city by train, the main problem - how to pass the time before checking into the hotel.

We advise you to go straight to the train station to the "Ploshya Rynok" (Market Square) and look for the legendary restaurant "Kriїvka."

This is one of the most interesting places in Lviv, and begin your journey with his visit - could not be better. Big plus "Kriїvki" - she works around the clock.

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From the train station to "Ploshya Rynok" (Market Square) can be reached by tram №1, №9, №6 or by taxi №66. To avoid getting lost - look at the map where the "Kriїvka."

Keep in mind - at the entrance you will be asked the password. On "Slava Ukraine!" (Glory to Ukraine!) have to answer "Geroyam Slava!"(the Heroes fame!). Well, and then enjoy the Ukrainian color and unusual design - here two or three hours zipped quickly.

10:00 - Accommodating in a hotel or hostel

If you have stayed, for example, in the "Soviet Home" hostel, then from the "Kriїvka" you take threre for few minutes. Throwing things and wearing comfortable shoes, we begin our tour at the heart of the city - the Ploshya Rynok.

10:00 - 13:00 - a walk in the center of Lviv

First of all, go to the Tourist Information Centre, on Market Square, 1, for a monument to Neptune, and ask them for a free city map. Armed, set off on a tour of the center of the city.

The first sight of the Lion City, we visited - Latin Cathedral (Area Catedralny, 1).

It perfectly combines the architectural features of past eras. It is a pity that none of the master builders and has not seen his work before the end, so long to build a cathedral.


Interestingly, on the walls on the east side Katedry hang kernel that does not allow to forget the formidable Turkish siege of Lviv in 1672. More kernel tells about this inscription: Ex obsidione turcica, which means "From the Turkish siege of God summer 1672, on 28 September."

In contrast to the corner with the area market can not ignore one of the oldest Renaissance buildings of Lviv - Kamenica families Scholz-Wolfowitz. He has not changed since 1570.

To the left of the building is a chapel Katedry Boim - a monument of the Renaissance, which is not similar in all European architecture.


From the side of the street on the wall of the chapel Galician can see the original portraits of the early XVII century wealthy merchant George Boim and his wife Jadwiga.
Going further, in the niches of the facade we see the figures of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Interestingly, when establishing such figurative composition as models used ordinary people.
So here you can get as close to the time of that era.

Bypassing Katedru before entering by tramways see Kampians Chapel.
Visit Katedru inside, you will be charged a nominal entrance fee, but you will see perfectly painted walls, arches, covered with frescoes Stroinski, and stained glass windows on the sketches  Megoffera and Matejko XIX century.

Enjoy the beautiful interior of the exit and head Katedry Street Theatre.

Left to pay attention to the Peter and Paul Catholic Church of the Jesuits, which is located at number 13 on the street Theatre. This Baroque shrine of the XVII century, one of the largest temples of the city. Now closed, and contained within the book depository.

However, you could see the impressive pictures in the photo gallery stacks "Lions from a height" thanks Moscow rufers, getting inside. See also the video, as they conquered Lviv roof buildings.

Travel farther to Theatre 18. Behind the hotel "Leopolis" you will see the Museum of Natural History, once a palace famous zoologist and archaeologist Didytskogo. Here is one of the oldest in Europe, mechanical lifts.

On the Theatre Square is on the route of the street Armjanskaja, and then - on the Krakovskaja street . Here we see the famous Armenian Cathedral - a unique monument of Eastern culture on European soil XIV-XV centuries.


Extremely attractive interior of the church with carved figures, window murals and decorative mosaics. Particularly noteworthy dome resting on hollow ribs, lined with clay jugs.

Leaving the church, turn left, then left again, and then turn onto the Armjanskaja street and through the archway belfry go to the southern courtyard.

A unique place, encounters indescribable emotion. There are remains of the Armenian cemetery, some slabs of more than 600 years. Another highlight of the complex - carved wooden chapel in the courtyard of the XVIII century.

Farther from the intersection with the street Drukarska see house "Seasons" (Armenian street, 23). The facade of the building corresponds to the name. In the 70 years sculptor Gabriel Krasutski decorate the house, figuratively speaking, the different seasons.


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The route runs along the street Armenian, then right turn onto the Museum Square - and your attention offers breathtaking Dominican cathedral.

Exit the temple and go to the left on a small park at the monument to Ivan Fedorov - Ukrainian pioneer. There is a small area of second-hand literature.

Sometimes for token money you can buy books classics of world literature. And most importantly, that the pages of the books are the unique atmosphere of Lviv streets and bazar.

Then go up the stairs to the entrance to the courtyard of the Orthodox Church of the Assumption (Uspenskaya Cerkov), or Voloska, which is on the street Russian 5/7.

After that, cross the street Russian, go along the street Basement. Pass City arsenal, now here is the only museum in Ukraine weapons.

The museum is open daily except Wednesdays from 10:00 to 17:30. Entrance ticket to the museum costs 8 UAH, For pupils, students and pensioners - 3 UAH. Fototicket - 20 UAH. For more information call: (032) 235-86-61, 235-70-60

Then go over Valovaya street reach the Cathedral Square, 1 and enthusiastically peer into the beauty of the Bernardine monastery.

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Then, through the gates of the monastery - Hlyniany gate by the Customs area fall into the monastery courtyard. It seems that time has stopped here 400 years ago.

Farther from the Bernardine heading down towards the Serbian street Ploshya Pynok. On the Serbian note restaurant dedicated to the ancestor of masochism, from Lviv, writer Leopold Sacher-Masoch.
Leave to the Ploshya Pynok to the most interesting side - east, where the most famous stone buildings of the city.

There are Bandinelli Palace (Ploshya Pynok 2), Black Kamenica (Ploshya Pynok 4), and, of course, Korniakt Palace (Ploshya Pynok 6).


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And finally, we head to the Lviv City Hall, which is located in the center of the Ploshya Pynok. Today, as in ancient times, in it's room operates the city council of the Lviv. But do not think that this official status may interfere.

You can walk through the corridors of City Hall and get to the highest point. Overcome 350 wooden steps, and from the observation deck will see all the incredible beauty of the ancient city. The rise of the city hall is worth 5 UAH.

13:00 - 15:00 - climb to the highest point of the city - High Castle

413 meters above sea level. Park High Castle is situated on a mountain, which artificially poured in the late XIX century in honor of the anniversary of the Union of Lublin. Thus, Lviv got the incomparable Observation Deck.


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Very convenient that 10-15 minutes walk in any direction from the bustling streets of the city you find yourself in the comfort of old trees.

15:00 - 16:00 - lunch in Lviv cafe's and restaurants.

In fact, the variation and variety of cafes and restaurants of Lviv impressive. Here, of course, is to choose your color.

If you - a real foodie of vareniki, you direct road to the area or street Catedralny 3, or Copernicus street. There's a restaurant "Varenichnaya International Foundation" you will treat tasty Lviv dumplings , tel .: 032 272 60 96.

For example, the two portions of 10 pieces of dumplings are worth 24 UAH. Very cheap and very tasty.

We offer you to eat in the  kneipp-cafe "Gasova Lampe" that located on Armenian Street 20, Tel .: 38-050-371-09-08.



Dish of meat and side dish will cost you 50 UAH. Here is an interesting design, and from the window of the cafe, you can enjoy incredible views of the city.


16:00 - 19:00 - Walk on the Lviv gallery and antique shops.

Free can stroll through the galleries and shops in the  Armenian streets. In the gallery "Dzyga" on Armenian Street 35, for example, every two weeks - a new exhibition of contemporary artists.

Here you can see an interesting photo art, painting, installations and performances, relax in a cafe. "Dzyga" works until midnight, so read the detailed information on the site and enjoy.

Be sure to visit the art gallery shop "Art ramarnya" at No. 3, tel .: +38 (032) 297 16 64.

Visit the gallery "Green Sofa". Or on the street Armenian, 23 - Gallery of Lviv National Academy of Arts "Pori rock."

And also, if interested in painting, drawing, sculpture and works of applied art, not go around the gallery "Three Crowns" in Armenian, 33.

Alternatively - you can choose a tour Lychakivske cemetery. Known Memorial Cemetery, which is located on an area of 40 hectares.

He founded in 1876. Powered Lychakiv Cemetery 18:00. Entrance costs 10 UAH., Child ticket - 5 UAH.

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You can stay here longer and take advantage of innovation - a night tour of the cemetery. The price of such pleasure from 50 to 80 UAH of the group for 30 minutes.

Specify details on the website and by phone: (032) 275-54-15, (032) 276-79-84

19:00 - 22:00 - attend a jazz concert

There are very beautiful and atmospheric establishment in Lviv that we strongly recommend that you visit - "Apartment 35".
After a long walk on the street art of Armenian go back to the gallery "Dzyga" - here on the second floor of the gallery is an art cafe.

Every Thursday there is going to "DzhazKlub.Lvіv" with jazz concerts and jam sessions.
In the cafe every evening you can enjoy live music and a permanent exhibition of photographs. Can find a quiet place in a large hall with a piano or a plasma TV, VIP-room overlooking the street Armenian.

Café works until 12 am. One day, for example, "Apartment 35" offers a jam session "Etnoklubu Nabukіv", and on weekends Jaremchuk Play Standards and Seredin Group. Intrance - free. Full poster of events check the website of the gallery "Dzyga."

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22:00 - 00:00 A night tour of Lviv

You saw cultural Lviv from all sides, opened an art capital of the Lviv, and ate it's fill in the original cafe. Now it is time to see night of Lviv, adventure and mystical.

If you prefer this option, the book tour tour "Night Watch Lviv". Together with the mayor and the "night service workers Lviv" you will check the city will know whether the mayor has not lost the key, and what will happen when the clock strikes at the Town Hall.


It is worth the tempting offer of 100 UAH for person. Tours are held on Fridays and Saturdays.

If this is too extravagant for you - take a stroll through the night Lviv. Very often there are open-air concerts, live music, and when the heat outside on the square dancing suit.

If you are cold - take a look at some of the atmospheric cafe in the city center, and watch life on the street for a cup of coffee.

12 am - Dancing until dawn at the club.

Nightlife in Lviv is as rich as the history of the city. For students, we advise to look into the club "Phenomenon."

For reasonable prices, guys - 50 UAH., Girls - 30 UAH. entrance fee, you will have fun evening.

Or visit at this time "Rafinad" (Sugar-Boy). In Lviv's standards, it is more expensive, but not to the Kievan tourists. Every Thursday evening the ladies here, and on Tuesday - tequila night. Up to 12 am discount on tequila - 50%.

Translated from Точка.нет

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