Old Town Travel Guide

Lviv

One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.
Lviv has an abundance of churches, and this is one of the many located within the historic downtown of the city. This Jesuit church is beautifully grand and old and shabby all at the same time.
Lviv, Ukraine. Very European and Russian. Pay a small fee and climb 409 stairs in the bell tower for this lovely view.
Lovely view of old Lviv from the top of the tower in the center of Ploscha Rynok. That's the Latin Cathedral, one of the oldest still-active churches in the city. To climb the tower, go up the first four flights of stairs to the ticket desk. The way is clearly marked with signs in multiple languages, including English. At the desk, pay 10 hrivna and then keep climbing up, up, and up until you reach the open deck at the top of the tower. Then enjoy the view!

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Lviv, Ukraine. Very European and Russian. Pay a small fee and climb 409 stairs in the bell tower for this lovely view.

Market Square

You can find out about the history of Lviv with a stop at Market Square. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Market Square
One church you should not miss is the elegant 1363 Armenian Cathedral with its ancient-feeling interior. The placid cathedral courtyard is a maze of arched passageways and squat buildings festooned with intricate Caucasian detail. Stepping into the courtyard feels like entering another era – gravestones bearing inscriptions in the 54 letters of the Armenian alphabet pave the floor. Located in the city's Old Town, north of the market square. Until 1945 it was the cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Archdiocese of Lviv, since 2000 it serves as a cathedral of the Eparchy of Ukraine of the Armenian Apostolic Church

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv is just one of the places to see in Lviv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv
Located on St. George Hill, over-looking the city of Lviv, the church was the perfect target for destruction in the past. At least two versions of the St. George Cathedral were built before the final construction of the church as it is seen today. The Cathedral of St. George became the mother congregation of the Greek-Catholic religion in Ukraine. The St. George Cathedral in Lviv, is home to one of the most treasured relics, which was brought to the cathedral by Bishop Jiseph Shumlianskyi in 1674. It is the Icon of the Virgin Mary, and is a spectacular and preserved artifact. The interior was decorated with luxurious embellishments created by the local artistic talents of Lviv. Pinsel, the sculptor of the cathedral, created the spectacular St. George

St. George's Cathedral

St. George's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Lviv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

St. George's Cathedral
An Angel rises over Lychakiv Cemetery and the ancient town of Lviv in the West of Ukraine.

Lychakiv Cemetery

Find out about the history of Lviv when you spend time at Lychakiv Cemetery. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Lychakiv Cemetery

Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Get tickets for a show at Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet, a theatre with a story to tell in Lviv. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Lviv City Hall

Lviv City Hall is just one of the places to see in Lviv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Lviv City Hall

Top hotels in Old Town

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

4.5 out of 5
Shevska Str., 4 Lviv
The price is ₹7,332 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹7,332
₹8,287 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Always a pleasure to stay at this hotel. Everything was great.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv
Apart-hotel Horowitz

Apart-hotel Horowitz

3.5 out of 5
Krakivska 4 Lviv
The price is ₹4,903 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹4,903
₹5,662 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and Gallery of ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
Always my preferred place to stay in Lviv

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Apart-hotel Horowitz
Hotel Leopolis

Hotel Leopolis

5 out of 5
Teatralna Street 16 Lviv
Fully refundable
The price is ₹15,132 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
₹15,132
₹16,744 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and Lviv State Natural ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Clean. nice room. Courteous staff

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Hotel Leopolis
On The Square

On The Square

3 out of 5
13 Ploshcha Rynok Lviv
The price is ₹3,572 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹3,572
₹4,551 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Something Interesting Gallery and Market Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
Wow, what a wonderful hotel in a wonderful location! Friendly staff, everything you'll ever need, including a convenient drinking water dispenser. Awesome place, I will return next time!

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

On The Square
Danylo Inn

Danylo Inn

3 out of 5
20 Halytska Street Lviv
The price is ₹2,271 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹2,271
₹2,830 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Palace of Justice and Solomiya Krushelnytska ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Excellent stay. Great location, clean room, easy to check in and talk with staff. Bed was comfortable and water provided was great. Happily stay here again.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Danylo Inn
Rudolfo Hotel

Rudolfo Hotel

4 out of 5
Virmenska 4 Lviv
The price is ₹5,308 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹5,308
₹6,100 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
Nice room, good copious breakfast

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Rudolfo Hotel
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One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Lviv City Center

4.5/5(59 area reviews)

Lviv City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet and Lviv City Hall.

Lviv City Center
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Prospekt Svobody

You'll enjoy the museums and coffee shops in Prospekt Svobody. You might want to make time for a stop at Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet or Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts.

Prospekt Svobody
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Halyts'kyi District

If you're spending some time in Halyts'kyi District, Lviv Philharmonic and Potocki Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Halyts'kyi District
Lviv,Lychakivskyi District /Ukraine Lychakiv cemetery enterance

Lychakivskyi District

While visiting Lychakivskyi District, you might make a stop by sights like Lychakiv Cemetery and The Palace of Turkull-Comellos.

Lychakivskyi District
Lviv panorama at night. View of the night street of the European medieval city. Lviv Market square at night. Concept - travel, landmarks, monument of architecture, world heritage. Long exposure

Shevchenkivskyi District

If you're spending some time in Shevchenkivskyi District, Beer Brewing Museum and Lemish Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Shevchenkivskyi District

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