Lviv – a city with a long history. Here, every house and street is imbued with a special atmosphere. Arriving for the first time to the city, you will walk with eyes wide open and do not believe that you are in Ukraine.
First you need to refresh and recharge your emotions, so go to Kryivka.
Kryivka – a unique institution that is famous not for its cuisine (although it is good), but situation. “Kryivka” – a cover of soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Here you will find a collection of military equipment, the German grenades, grenade launchers, radios and encryption machines. And amidst all this wealth of the military will be able to try the “half-meter sausage”, pudding, gruel, herring and, of course, drink vodka, tincture and kvas.
To find Kryivku is not so easy – there are no signs. But we’ll give you a hint – it is directly opposite the town hall. There you will see a house and a basement with an inconspicuous door. Knock, a military guard will open you and ask for a password. A password is: “Glory to Ukraine”, after the guard answered: “Heroes of the glory,” you poured brandy and let down the narrow corridors of the restaurant. Treat everything with humor, here love tourists, always tasty feed and entertain.
Park “High Castle” is one of the most favorite places not only of tourists but also residents of Lviv themselves. It is located on Castle Hill. It offers stunning views of the city. And if you go here early in the morning, you can enjoy not only the panoramic view, but also the peace, which will add romance.
To stay in Lviv and not to drink in the cup of coffee – it’s impossible. Taking a walk through the city center, you will be provided all the time next to the coffee shop, so you will not pass by. You can sit on the terrace with a glass roof, the window in the room or go down into the mine, wearing a helmet and drink coffee there.
Taking the menu, your eyes just run away from the names of coffee – coffee mulled wine, coffee and cream dessert, liqueur and nuts, sealed coffee, which is very popular. For dessert, take the Lviv cheesecake or apple strudel – it is so delicious that you will want to prolong the pleasure.
The Town Hall is located in the city council building. To look at the Lions with a bird’s-eye view, you will have to climb a steep flight of stairs, breaking the 408 steps. But when you do this, you will see a stunning view of the city in front of you. When you look at this beauty, note that in the old part of Lviv there are no billboards, banners, that spoil the view, and it’s wonderful!
One of the symbols decorating the city is a Catholic Dominican Church, built in the XVIII century. The majesty and solemnity – that’s how you can characterize it. On the pediment it is written «SOLI DEO HONOR ET GLORIA», which means “one God the honor and glory.” The interior of the cathedral reigns refinement and luxury. In the dome depict saints of the Dominican Order in the altar area – 4 Apostle. The cathedral is a prominent representative of the Baroque style.