November 7, 2020

The Best Basements, Dungeons, and Cellars in Lviv

Lviv is an old city with an interesting and grand history. Many neighboring countries have tried to conquer Lviv and the territory around. The city had times when it was part of Kiev Rus (Ukraine), Poland, Austrian Empire, Soviet Union, and back to Independent Ukraine. During these times the city changed tremendously, building and rebuilding constantly. Every nation brought something to this city and left it here in the basements of the cities underground.  In…

Themed Restaurants In Lviv

Themed Restaurants and Lviv…name a more iconic duo. It is actually quite strange how many restaurants here in Lviv are themed, which I’m sure can be off-putting to some tourists. The truth is that Ukrainians love a good theme, and while it may be a bit tacky, it is usually all in good fun. The theme rarely influences the food, just the building and atmosphere. Plus, as a fairly food centric culture…

Italian Courtyard Of Lviv

If you are going to visit Lviv, you should definitely get a cup of coffee in the famous Italian courtyard. It is a hidden jewel in the heart of Lviv (Rynok square) with a great history as with almost everything in this city. In fact, a visit to the Italian Courtyard is one of my top recommended things to do in Lviv, Ukraine! The Italian courtyard was built in 1580 as a part of Kornyakt…

Lviv Treats

In this article I am going to talk about places in Lviv that you should visit to understand the real taste of Lviv. If you like to experiment, if you are open to new things then this information is for you! I hope you will find this list of Lviv treats useful and will enjoy a true taste of Lviv! These Lviv treats can all be done in one afternoon so if you want to…

How To Visit Lviv Town Hall – Ratusha

As I often say, Lviv is the cultural center of Ukraine and Ratusha is the center of Lviv. Ratusha is the Town Hall that is located in very heart of Lviv – Ploshcha Rynok (Market Square). This is the very center of the old Town and the main square in Lviv. More about Ukraine: Must Try Food In Ukraine | Traditional Ukrainian Food The first Town Hall was built in 1357 but unfortunately the building was made…

How To Visit Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet

The Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet is one of the most beautiful buildings in Ukraine. This is the second oldest theatre that was built in Ukraine. The theater was built between 1897 and 1900. It is interesting that the avenue where the Lviv Opera theatre stands didn’t exist until 1879. It is stands on the location where the now hidden river Poltva once ran (and is now buried deep underground). In my opinion…