About Lviv
Galleries and Museums
Parks
Theatres
Nightlife
Cafés, Bars and Coffee shops
Restaurants
Internet cafés
Taxi
Not to miss in Lviv

Very short history of Lviv
Lviv was founded in 1256 by Danylo Halytsky, the King of Halytsko-Volynske Principality and it was named in honour of his son Leo. But there is a version that Leo himself was a founder of the city. On the Halytska Gate (now Halytska Street) in the 17th century there was an inscription in Latin: "Prince Leo founded me, the descendants named Leontopolis". During history Lviv was formed in part by many countries: Halytsko-Volynske Principality, Great Lithuanian Principality, Ritch Pospolyta, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Western Ukrainian National Republic, Poland and USSR. Now Lviv is a Ukrainian city where many nationalities live.
Lviv architecture
The unique blend of styles dating from the 13th to 20th century displays the evidence of many national and cultural influences. Lviv’s historical past is immortalized in its magnificent structures. The city will impress you with its retained architectural models of the XVII-XX century. The central part of Lviv has been designated as an historical-architectural reserve and has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage.
Modern Lviv
Within modern independent Ukraine historic Lviv is the biggest industry and cultural centre of Western Ukraine. The population of Lviv is 830 000. The city is located on the cross of the most important transport ways, which connect Ukraine with the other European countries. This makes Lviv favourable for both business and tourism.

Galleries and Museums
■ "Dzyga" Art-cultural Centre
Exhibitions of modern and classic art, Gallery of Antiques and Paintings, "Under Clepsydra" café. 35, Virmens'ka Str
■ The Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life
It includes a number of miniature villages containing 15-20 architectural examples. It is a fascinating insight into the real life of Ukrainian people in 18-20th century. 1, Chernecha Gora Str
■ The Museum of History of Religion
Exhibits and displays are of unique cultural, artistic and historical value. The museum is in the Dominican Church. 1, Stavropihiys'ka Str
■ The Museum of Ethnography and Crafts
A permanent exhibition covers the subjects of material and spiritual culture of Ukrainian people: household occupations, folk artistic trades, interiors of folk dwelling of Ukraine. 15, Svobody Ave
■ The Lviv Historic Museum
The museum includes more than 270,000 exhibits covering the history of Western Ukraine and its inhabitants from prehistoric times to the present. 4, 6, 24, Rynok Sq.
■ Lviv Art Gallery
It is the biggest Art Museum in Ukraine. Includes works from the Middle Ages to the present. The total collection numbers over fifty thousand. 3, Stephanyka Str
■ The Palace of Art Kopernika Str
■ The Post Museum 2, Rynok Sq.

Parks
■ Castle Hill Park
The High Castle - this is the name of the highest hill, which rises above Lviv. This site was chosen by Halicia princes to build a fortress and today at the summit there is an observation terrace from which one can get a panoramic view of the whole city. Uzhhorods'ka Str
■ Stryis'ky Park
This is a marvellous place for relaxation. Features include a lake with swans, a glazed green-house with tropical plants. Parkova Str, Stryis'ka Str

Theatres
■ Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre
One of the most charismatic building in Ukraine which intrigues with its sculptural and picturesque richness. It was constructed in 1897-1900 in the Viennese neo-Renaissance style. 28, Svobody Ave
■ The Maria Zankovetska Drama Theatre
It is the oldest in Ukraine national theatre with national repertoire. It’s a theatre with a high reputation and its own traditions, forming part of Ukraine's history and culture. 1, Lesya Ukrainka Str
■ "Voskresinnia" Theatre
A young, but very popular theatre. The traditions of psychological theatre and the search for new stage techniques have merged here. 5, Hryhorenka Str
■ The Les Kurbas Theatre
It is one of Ukraine's most critically acclaimed theatres - both in Ukraine and abroad. Its productions have taken prizes at numerous international theatre festivals. 3, Les Kurbas Str

Nightlife
■ Millennium Club
It is the biggest entertainment centre in the West Ukraine offering disco-club, the restaurant "Tequila Bum", casino, the modern digital cinema centre, billiard, gaming machines, four cocktail bars, parties and shows. 2, Chornovola Ave
■ Lialka Club
The club offers an alternative programme which is based on classic pop, hard rock or techno music. Often there is live music. 1, Havryshkevycha Sq
■ Picasso
A very popular disco among students. Here in a cosy yard surrounded with balconies, you can dance or just listen to popular music while enjoying a drink or a cup of coffee. 88, Zelena Str
■ Metro
A modern and popular disco. Two dance floors. Petrushevycha Sq.
■ Dali
Rave, techno, dram'n'base. A good club but far from the city centre. Povitriana Str

Cafés, Bars and Coffee shops
■ Halka. A very cosy café run by Lviv coffee brand “Halka”. 4, Kovzhuna Str
■ Coffee House. 23, Shevchenka Ave
■ Coffee World. 6, Kathedralna Sq
■ Golden Ducat. 20, Fedorova Str
■ Tsukernia. Possibly the best desserts and confectionery in the city, nice cosy interior. 3, Staroyevreyska Str
■ “Deja Vu”. Retro atmosphere.  9, Hrushevskoho Str
■ Under Clepsydra ("Dzyga" Art-cultural Centre). 35, Virmens'ka Str
■ Blue Bottle. Authentic medieval Lviv bar. 4, Russka Str
■ Italian Yard. 6, Rynok Sq
■ Veronika. 21, Shevchenka Ave
■ Randevou. 8, Bereznya Str

Restaurants
■ Praha. 2, Les Kurbas Str
■ Viennese Coffeehouse. 12, Svobody Ave
■ Oselia. Classic Ukrainian interior of an old Ukrainian country home, with an evening folklore show. 11, Hnatiuka Str
■ Kupol. 37, Tchaikovskoho Str
■ Na Soborniy. 2a, Soborna Sq
■ Plitka (“Gossip”). Arty and not expensive. 3, Les Kurbas Str
■ Piramida - pizza, fast food. 40, Doroshenka Str
■ At pani Stefa’s. Very Ukrainian style. 10, Svobody Ave
■ Amadeus. Expensive but very nice food. 7, Kathedralna Sq
■ Grand Hotel Restaurant . 13, Svobody Ave
■ Neptune. 30, Rynok Sq
■ Europe. 14, Shevchenka Ave
■ Bristol. 19/21, Svobody Ave

Internet cafés
■ Pavuk (“Spider”). 7, Svobody Ave
■ Internet café. 10, Dudajeva Str

Taxi
■ 000   or +380322981995
■ 002   or +380679493333
■ 083   or +380679412083

Not to miss in Lviv
■ Climb to the top of the Town-Hall tower, Rynok Sq
■ Order a coffee with fire in “Under Clepsydra” café
■ Visit Opera and Ballet Theatre