Tourist Attractions in Lviv

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Lviv

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About Lviv

Lviv’s historical heritage was formed under the influence of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Austrian and Russian empires, as the city was a part of all these states at different times. From the architectural point of view Lviv is a real European city, especially from the heritage of the Soviet era there hurriedly got rid of already in the first years of independence of Ukraine.

The city authorities are actively working on restoration projects, restoring historical buildings and developing infrastructure to attract as many tourists as possible. Therefore, Lviv is becoming more and more beautiful with each city. Its medieval churches, baroque palaces and parks delight travellers. The rich collections of Lviv museums consist of priceless works of art, as well as unique items of folk crafts, telling about the complicated history of Western Ukraine.

Top-30 Tourist Attractions in Lviv

Rynok Square

Lviv’s central square, the architectural ensemble of which began to take shape during the period of Kazimir the Great under the influence of Polish and German urban planning trends. It houses the city hall, historical mansions of nobility and rich merchant families, museums and administrative buildings. Today the square is an important tourist centre of Lviv. All the city’s walking routes pass through it.

Lviv City Council

 4.7/5

1279 reviews

The first wooden town hall appeared in Lviv in the mid-14th century after the city adopted the Magdeburg law system. It burned down a few decades later. It was built in 1835 in the classical style, designed by A. Vondrashek, F. Trescher and J. Markel. The building consists of four floors, a courtyard and a town hall tower decorated with a clock face made in Vienna.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Potocki Palace

 4.7/5

2717 reviews

A palace in the manner of “French” classicism, which belonged to the influential Count Potocki family. The complex was built in 1880 according to the plan of the French town planner L. de Verny with the help of the Polish architect J. Cybulski. The Potocki Palace in Lviv was considered one of the most luxurious among other properties of this powerful family. It was the venue for gala receptions and meetings.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Kornyakt Tower

 5/5

5 reviews

A unique monument of Renaissance architecture, built in the 16th century for a wealthy merchant of Greek origin K. Kornyakt. After the construction was finished, it was immediately clear that the architect P. Barbon had created the most ornate building in Lviv. One of the most picturesque places of the palace is the Italian courtyard, modelled on the typical “patios” of Florence. Nowadays there is a museum on the territory of the mansion.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

House of Scientists

 4.7/5

6139 reviews

An architectural monument of the late 19th century, the work of Austrian town planners F. Fellner and G. Helmer. The house was built in the palace architecture style characteristic of Central Europe. From 1918 to 1939 the building was a casino, since 1948 it became the House of Scientists. Nowadays the mansion belongs to one of the educational organisations. Lviv masquerade balls are held on its territory.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lviv National Opera

 4.8/5

49048 reviews

Lviv became in dire need of its own opera stage at the end of the 19th century. At that time, the city was part of Austria-Hungary and was known as Lemberg. The theatre was built in 1900 in a classical style with Baroque and Renaissance elements. Its architecture was strongly influenced by the Viennese Pseudo-Renaissance school. The theatre building adorns the central part of the city, giving it a resemblance to classical European capitals.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

St. George's Cathedral

 4.8/5

12152 reviews

The cathedral church of the Greek Catholic Church of Ukraine – UGCC. It used to be the site of a wooden Orthodox church and monastery (until the XIV century) and a Byzantine-style basilica (until the end of the XVIII century). The cathedral was built in the Baroque manner according to the project of B. Meretin. Meretin. From 1946 to 1990 it belonged to the Russian Orthodox Church, but then it was returned to the UGCC. The church complex includes the cathedral, the Metropolitan’s chambers, terrace, bell tower, garden and chapter houses.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Храм Свв. Ольги і Єлизавети УГКЦ

 4.9/5

570 reviews

Neo-Gothic church of the early 20th century, which, according to legend, was named in honour of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria, better known to the people as Sisi. The architect T. Talevsky worked on the project. The master embodied in his creation the features of North German and French churches, and also added a bit of severe Romanesque style. Since 1991 the church has been called the Church of St. Olga and St. Elizabeth. It belongs to the UGCC.

Open time

Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Latynsʹkyy Katedralʹnyy Sobor

 4.9/5

56 reviews

Catholic cathedral, which is the only one in Ukraine that has the status of “small basilica”. In 2001, the temple hosted Pope John Paul II as a guest of honour. The Latin cathedral was erected in 1360-1479 according to the project of P. Shteher. Restoration works were carried out in the XVIII, XIX centuries and at the beginning of the XX century. The architecture of the building is a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles.

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Boim Chapel

 4.8/5

85 reviews

The chapel was built at the beginning of the 17th century as the family vault of the Boim family. The walls of the chapel are decorated with sculptural groups depicting scenes from the Bible. The fact is that religious subjects were embodied mainly in painting. To depict biblical scenes with the help of sculpture was a rather unconventional solution for that time.

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Armenian Cathedral of Lviv

 4.8/5

3452 reviews

A 14th century temple located in the historical part of Lviv. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. The cathedral was built on the site of an Armenian church of the XII century on the funds of merchants Phanos and Yakov. At the beginning of the XX century the building was restored. In 2000 the church was handed over to the Armenian Apostolic Church, although it originally belonged to the Armenian-Catholic branch. The fact is that by the time of the transfer there were almost no Catholic Armenians left in Lviv.

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St. Onuphrius Church & Monastery

 4.8/5

629 reviews

The first Dominican monastery was founded in Lviv back in the 14th century. The cathedral was erected in the middle of the 18th century according to the project of J. de Witte on the money of Jozef Potocki. The building is one of the most striking monuments of European Baroque architecture with all the solemnity and splendour inherent in this style. The monastery complex has been restored several times, the last works were carried out in the 1950s.

Open time

Monday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Bernardine monastery

 4.9/5

372 reviews

The monastery was founded in the 15th century. Initially all the buildings of the monastery were made of wood. During the XVI-XVII centuries they were gradually replaced by stone ones. At that time, the monastery was surrounded by strong fortress walls, the entrance to the monastery was blocked by reliable gates. St Andrew’s Church was built in 1600 – 1630 according to the project of monk B. Avelid, the interior work was carried out in the XVIII century. The building was restored in the 1970s.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

St. John's United Methodist Church Lviv (Об’єднана Методистська Церква св. Івана)

 5/5

2 reviews

The temple is located on Stary Rynok Square. According to one version, it was erected in the XIII century under Prince Lev Danilovich. However, some historical data and studies indicate that the construction appeared not earlier than the XIV century. The architecture of the building traces the features of the Neo-Romanesque style. Nowadays, the church houses a branch of the Lviv Art Gallery – the Museum of the Most Ancient Monuments of Lviv.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Church of the Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

 4.9/5

5453 reviews

The church was erected in the XVII century according to the project of the Italian master D. Briano. However, the original plan of the building was proposed by the monk S. Lachmius. Lachmius. The church is one of the first Baroque buildings erected on the territory of Lviv. In the XVIII-XIX centuries the local parliament – “regional Sejm” – met in the church. Since 2011, restoration works have been carried out in the church with Polish funds.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Pharmacy Museum

 4.6/5

3693 reviews

The city’s oldest pharmacy, which has been in operation since 1735. In the pharmacy museum you can see a curious exposition consisting of pill machines, special utensils with inscriptions in Latin, ancient scales, dried herbs and other interesting things. The exhibits are stored on the shelves of massive wooden cabinets of the XVIII century, which further enhances the appropriate “entourage”. The pharmacy sells both modern medicines and speciality drugs created according to old recipes.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Muzeyno-Kulʹturnyy Kompleks Pyvnoyi Istoriyi - Lʹvivarnya

 4.7/5

7636 reviews

The museum occupies semi-basement premises of the Lviv Brewery. Its collection is dedicated to the history and traditions of brewing. The exposition opened its doors in 2005. There are bottles and barrels, beer glasses and ancient recipes (about three hundred exhibits in total). After visiting the exhibition, visitors can go to the tasting room, the souvenir shop and the Robert Doms Hop House restaurant located in the underground.

Open time

Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Shevchenkivskyi Hai Park Museum

 4.7/5

9620 reviews

An open-air ethnographic exposition where you can see the traditional architecture of the villages of Western Ukraine, as well as familiarise yourself with everyday folk life. The museum is located on the territory of the ethno-park “Znesenje”. “Shevchenko’s hai” consists of several dozen houses characteristic of different regions of Ukraine, churches and outbuildings.

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Museum of Ethnography and Crafts

 4.7/5

944 reviews

The collection appeared as a result of the merger of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Museum and the City Industrial Museum, founded back in the 19th century. The exposition is housed in the historic building of the Galician Savings Bank. The museum funds contain a valuable collection of ethnographic exhibits, as well as art objects created by folk craftsmen.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Arttsentr Pavla Hudimova "Ya Halereya Lʹviv"

 5/5

61 reviews

One of the largest art museums in Ukraine, founded in the early 20th century. The collection is housed in a palace building built in the Neo-Renaissance style, designed by F. Pokutinsky. The gallery exhibits several tens of thousands of paintings by masters from different countries. There are works by I. Levitan, I. Repin, I. Aivazovsky, P. Rubens, F. Goya, Titian, J. Robert and other artists.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum

 4.6/5

852 reviews

The museum was founded in the early 20th century to preserve and develop the national Ukrainian culture. The creator was Metropolitan A. Sheptytskyi, who initially maintained the exposition with his own funds. Later the museum switched to state funding. The collection consists of icons, manuscripts, wood carvings, sculptures, engravings, paintings, textiles and ceramics.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lonsky Prison National Memorial Museum

 4.5/5

1483 reviews

A neo-Renaissance building of the former Austro-Hungarian Gendarmerie, converted into a museum. During the Soviet period it housed the NKVD department, during World War II – the Gestapo headquarters, until 1991 – the NKVD detention centre (later – KGB), until 2009 – the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The museum was opened in 2009 on the initiative of the SBU. Its exposition is dedicated to the victims of the occupation regimes that existed at different times on the territory of Western Ukraine.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 7:00 PM

Lviv

 3.8/5

7629 reviews

The first city railway station was built in Lviv in 1861 on the initiative of the Austrian Empire government. By the beginning of the 20th century, the station could no longer cope with the flow of passengers. In 1904, a modern building appeared, which included first, second and third class waiting rooms, as well as a canteen, restaurant, post office and utility rooms. At the time of its opening, Lviv railway station was considered one of the most modern in Europe.

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Under Armour

 4.3/5

6 reviews

A 16th century defence structure built of solid stone. The building is a monument of Renaissance architecture. In 1704 the arsenal was destroyed by Swedish troops and later rebuilt. Until the XVIII century it was an armoury, after that it was a prison, torture chamber and executioner’s house. Since 1981, the arsenal has been home to the Arms Museum, which exhibits thousands of items from all over the world.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Citadel Inn

 4.5/5

3698 reviews

Remains of 19th century Austrian fortifications, which were used at various times by Russian, Polish and Soviet troops during military campaigns in Western Ukraine. One of the well-preserved towers houses the five-star Citadel Inn, whose interior is decorated in the “imperial” style of the heyday of Austria-Hungary.

Open time

Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Powder Tower

 4.6/5

3927 reviews

In the 16th century, the tower was part of the city’s defence system and guarded the approaches to Lviv from the north. The structure is a monument of Renaissance military architecture. Ammunition, gunpowder and provisions were stored here in case of a siege. The walls of the tower are approximately 2.5 metres thick and made of rough stone. Restoration work was carried out in the middle of the 20th century.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

Stryiskyi Park

 4.7/5

21673 reviews

The park was laid out on the territory of the former Stryi cemetery at the end of the 19th century according to the plan of Lviv’s chief gardener A. Rehring. It is located in the southern part of the city. Initially, about 40 thousand trees were planted, paths were laid and lawns with flowerbeds were designed. In Soviet times, the park’s territory was significantly enlarged due to the adjacent vacant lots.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Svobody Ave

 4.5/5

21 reviews

The city’s central street, 350 metres long, is the centre of cultural and business life. Baroque, classicism and neo-Renaissance features intertwined in the outlines of the facades of mansions on Svobody Avenue. The Austrian period in the history of Lviv made a significant contribution to the formation of the architectural appearance of the street. Today, Freedom Avenue is one of the “iconic” places for tourists, as well as a favourite street for walks of citizens.

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Park-Pam'yatka "Vysokyy Zamok"

 4.7/5

187 reviews

The park is located on the slopes of Knyazha (Zamkova) Mountain practically in the centre of Lviv. It occupies an area of 36 hectares. From the observation deck of the upper terrace you can enjoy a magnificent panorama of the city. Vysoky Zamok Park was laid out in the XIX century on the site of the fortress of the same name, which by that time was dismantled by the Austrians. In the middle of the 20th century, a 200 metre high TV tower was built on its territory.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Lychakiv Cemetery

 4.8/5

1736 reviews

A 16th century cemetery turned into a memorial museum-reserve. There is a version that back in the Middle Ages people who died of plague epidemics were buried here. The necropolis consists of several parts – the oldest graves, the cemetery of Lviv’s defenders, the quarter of insurgents, graves of NKVD victims, the pantheon of prominent Poles and others. There are also several memorials, including a monument in honour of the UNA unit – CC Division “Galicia”.

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