Lviv during it’s long history has been under Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Jewish, Tatar, Romanian, German and Latin influences.
Different people, religions, languages resulted in diversed food, architecture and show how people struggled here over the ages, to become what Lviv is now. What to see in Lviv?
Just over 700 thousands inhabitants Lviv is one of major cultural and economical centers in Ukraine with many Universities , Churches, Castles and Palaces.
I came for a weekend just after Christmas and New Years an asked What to see in Lviv?
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Old town with Main Square – Rynok
The weather wasn’t good so I skipped open air Christmas markets quickly and visited
Coffe Manufacture
in Rynok 10. Lovelly place with good coffee and sweets.
Kryivka
is a famous bar and restaurant located also in Rynok. There is no sign on the door, but you’ll probably not miss it, because of huge queue in front.
You cannot just enter, you have to be let in by anticommunist partisant-like dressed doorman with a AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle.
After knocking on the door you say “Slava Ukraine” and only then you may go in.
‘Kryivka’ means ‘Hideout’ and has unique atmosphere with military interior, many underground corridors, and serving whole bunch of original drinks.
This is a place you have to visit, and best with a local friend.
Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet
Wonderful performance and stunning building located in Svobody Avenue.
I dind’t book in advance but managed to get some last tickets for a show. Definitely worth going. Sometimes you can even get good balcony tickets for a reasonable price.
What to see in Lviv next? There are many places to visit like palaces, churches, museums, bars, flea markets, clubs…
I was here only two nights, and looking forward to come back for a longer time…
