What to do and see in Lviv, Lviv Oblast: The Best Free Things to do

September 5, 2021 Major Galusha

A city with a lively history, Lviv (also spelled L’viv and Lvov) in Ukraine’s west was founded in the 13th century and has changed flags many times in the years since, having been part of Poland, Austria-Hungary and the Soviet empire. The city’s well-preserved historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has attractions like the Market Square (Ploshcha Rynok). Climb the tower at the town hall for a great city view. The Lviv Opera House is dazzling and hosts world-class performances.
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1. Rynok Square

Rynok Square, Lviv 79039 Ukraine
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5.0 based on 1,760 reviews

Rynok Square

Reviewed By R1380TWstephenm - Lviv, Ukraine

Lviv dates back to the 12th century and its center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rynok, or central square, is the centerpiece of this area. Far from being history frozen in amber, it's a vibrant and beautiful place filled day and night with people. There are several wonderful museums on the Rynok, and it would really be a shame not to climb to the top of the city hall tower to get a commanding view of old Lviv. On one corner of the square is a functioning pharmacy, which also contains a Pharmacy Museum that's a can't miss attraction (be sure to venture downstairs!) Surrounding he Rynok is a ring of restaurants and coffee shops, with a variety of Ukrainian and other cuiines served. At night the Rynok is alive with outdoor dining, street musicians, and the sounds of the brass orchestra at the Pravda Beer Theater, a three story bottle shop and lively restaurant / pub. Just off the Rynok are streets with a wide variety of businesses ranging from the Lviv Handmade Chocolate Company to a Thai street food restaurant.

2. Svyatogo Yura Cathedral

Svyatogo Yura Sq., 5, Lviv 79000 Ukraine +380 322 611 386 [email protected] http://sobor-svyura.lviv.ua/
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5.0 based on 419 reviews

Svyatogo Yura Cathedral

Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova

St. George's Cathedral is a Greek Catholic 18th-century cathedral with rococo yellow facade, housing an icon of the Virgin Mary. During 19th and 20th centuries, the cathedral served as the mother church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The cathedral reflects both Western influences and the traditions of Ukrainian church construction. She's a beauty- don't miss this opportunity!

3. Old Town

Lviv Ukraine https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/865
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5.0 based on 1,455 reviews

Old Town

Reviewed By travel_cy - Paphos, Cyprus

Amazing city like each old east european city old centre. I impress by the amount of people in the streets and the shops/ coffees / restaurants in the area

4. Prospekt Svobody

Lviv Ukraine
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

Prospekt Svobody

5. Armenian street

Virmenska Street, Lviv Ukraine
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

Armenian street

6. Adam Mickiewicz Monument

Mitskevycha Square, Lviv Ukraine
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Adam Mickiewicz Monument

Reviewed By 970adax

It is well located in the old city center in the main green belt from Lviv Opera House. It is beautiful sculptures and monument totaly different that manument in Krakow (Poland).

7. Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church

Virmenska vul. 7, Lviv 79008 Ukraine http://zabytki.in.ua/uk/691/virmenskii-kafedralnii-sobor-lvova
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4.5 based on 420 reviews

Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church

Reviewed By ptaxa2015 - Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

The Armenian Cathedral in Lviv was built in 1363-1370. By the way, it was the first cathedral in the city of Lviv, for the Ruthenian Metropolitanate (and cathedral) was located in the tawn of Halych and the Roman Catholic Metropolitanate with the see in Lviv was founded later (first source based information about the building of the Latin cathedral comes from 1399). From the time of its construction there is only one fresco in the Armenian cathedral (of the st. Apostle Judas Thaddaeus) in the niche in the altar part (to your right, when you look towards the main altar), which preserved because for many centuries ist was covered up by a side altar or something like that. Only by the restauration in the 20th century the side altar has been removed and the old fresco behind it discovered. Another interesting thing is a depiction of the 12 Astrological signs, represented in the arcade in the form of corresponding constellations. Very interesting for me was also the representation of the senses, showed in the form of allegorical figures. And a special detail: there are not 5, but 6 senses depicted there, it means that the intuition is added as the 6th one (greetings to all, who like stories about persons with the extrasensory perception). There are also many other interesting and creepy images there, like the figures of the spirits, who follow the burial procession, and so on (all the fans of the Supernatural series will love it).

8. Stryisky Park

Stryiska St., Parkova St, Lviv Ukraine https://city-adm.lviv.ua/portal/catalog/pam-jatniki-parki-ta-sadi/parki-ta-sadi/6394
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Stryisky Park

9. Lviv Tourist Information Centre

CITY CENTER Rynok pl. 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine +380 322 546 079 [email protected] http://www.lviv.travel
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Lviv Tourist Information Centre

Welcome to Lviv and Lviv Tourist Information Centre! We’re here to give you free help and advice on travel and planning your trip to Lviv! Services we offer:• Multilingual staff on hand to answer all your travel questions and help to plan your trip;• Free city maps;• Free walking tours brochures and leaflets about Lviv;• Information about city attractions and current events;• Information on accommodation, transport connection and dining in Lviv.

Reviewed By oxanauryasev - Florida, United States

Friendly lady advised us on the historic places in the city. We bought tree great tours. Personal spoke well in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. Overall service was very good.

10. Dominican Cathedral

Muzeina Square, 1, Lviv 79000 Ukraine +380 322 358 677
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Dominican Cathedral

Reviewed By genibre69 - London, United Kingdom

Elegantly and tasteful Baroque compared to the excesses of other cathedrals in the city. Most of it is also roped off compared to the other cathedrals so just a quick visit.

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