"Welcome to Lviv!" Lviv by yumyum

Lviv Travel Guide: 758 reviews and 2,453 photos

Lviv's charm is best seen strolling through the different small streets in the old town center. There are a lot of details to be seen and each time you discover more.

I spent about 6 days in this city and really liked it.

This page is under construction as I'm still travelling, so you need to be patient....

Market Square

On Market Square renovations are starting, so it's best to visit soon because it has more charm this way.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A lot of history here and very friendly!
In a nutshell:Come and see for yourself!

Last visit to Lviv: May 2004
Intro Updated Aug 5, 2004
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Reviews (18)

Pizza Kal'cho Restaurants (5)

We sat on the outdoor terrace of this pizza place. It's actually more a beer garden as most people drank beer. The place... more travel advice

Café Rudiy Kit (Red Cat) Restaurants (5)

We entered this very quiet café one evening just before it poured down with rain. The café has a wide selection of cakes... more travel advice

Zukernicha Kavarna Freska Restaurants (5)

As we needed a break from sightseeing we entered this inviting café for a cup of tea. They have a wide variety of teas... more travel advice

Kafe-Bar Nostalgia Restaurants (5)

That night we walked around for a long time to find a nice restaurant for our dinner. We entered the Kafe-Bar Nostalgia... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
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Things to Do (9)
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elpariente Apr 7, 2011 at 2:48 PM

Good and interesting tips!!!!
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LoriPori Nov 10, 2008 at 5:21 AM

The Opera House sure is a beautiful building. The restaurants seem a little pricey, but looks like you got a good deal on accommodations.
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Herwig1961 Oct 31, 2008 at 9:19 AM

Unfortunately I have been only a short time at this charming city.But liked it a lot.Very good fotos again!
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hunterV Aug 31, 2008 at 3:35 AM

Hallo, Sonja! Ich besuche Lwiw/Lemberg immer gern!
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scottishvisitor Jun 4, 2008 at 1:35 PM

I have an old dear friend who came from Lviv - your tips are interesting!
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Nemorino Jun 1, 2007 at 2:20 AM

So this is where you are right now. I'm looking forward to your updates, especially about your night at the opera.
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cold_dead_bunny Mar 21, 2007 at 9:03 AM

ah, yours pics are definatly better then mine )) And, ya right, I go to Lviv every 3-4 month, and each time notice more renovation. Espessially streets - but thats good coz year ago there people easyly could broke legs on this old cobbles :)
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globetrott Jan 13, 2007 at 5:58 AM

an interesting page about a place I hope to be able to go to in Summer 2007. - great old architecture, "adapted" by the communists... haha,der Kellnertrick mit dem Fisch, sowas gibts überall ;~)
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HORSCHECK Jan 11, 2007 at 2:40 PM

Awesome page of an interesting town. Ia m surprised that you have been to a pub. Next time make sure to not order such a big fishy fish. :o)
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diocletianvs Dec 19, 2006 at 10:10 AM

Trams look familiar for someone from Central Europe. And the opera building looks familiar as well - soooo Felner & Helmer.