Things to do in Lviv
Top sights and attractions to build your days around once you know when to go.
Arena Lviv
Arena Lviv is a football stadium in Lviv, Ukraine. It was one of the eight UEFA Euro 2012 venues, where it hosted three of the group-stage games. According to the official plans, the stadium has a total seating capacity of 34,915. Both clubs FC Lviv and Rukh Lviv use the stadium for home games. Due to the Russo-Ukrainian War, the stadium is used by Shakhtar Donetsk since 2014.
Saint George's Cathedral
St. George's Cathedral is a baroque-rococo cathedral located in the city of Lviv, the historic capital of western Ukraine. It was constructed between 1744-1760 on a hill overlooking the city. This is the third manifestation of a church to inhabit the site since the 13th century, and its prominence has repeatedly made it a target for invaders and vandals. The cathedral also holds a predominant position in Ukrainian religious and cultural terms. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the cathedral served as the mother church of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Armenian Cathedral of Lviv
The Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary in Lviv, Ukraine is located in the city's Old Town, north of the market square. Until 1945 it was the cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Archeparchy of Lviv. Since 2000 it has served as the cathedral of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine.
Latin Cathedral
The Archcathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, usually called simply the Latin Cathedral is a 14th-century Latin Catholic cathedral in Lviv, western Ukraine. It is located in the city's Old Town, in the south western corner of the market square, called Cathedral Square.
Lychakiv Cemetery
The Lychakiv Cemetery, officially titled State History and Culture Museum-Reserve "Lychakiv Cemetery", is a historic cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine.
Lviv National Museum
The Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum of Lviv is one of Ukraine's largest museums, dedicated to Ukrainian culture in all its manifestations. It was established by Metropolitan Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky in 1905 and was originally known as the Lwow Ecclesiastical Museum. It currently bears Sheptytsky's name.
Dormition Church
The Dormition or Assumption Church is a Ukrainian Orthodox church in the city of Lviv, Ukraine. At present it belongs to the Lviv Diocese of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Potocki Palace
The Potocki Palace in Lviv was built in the 1880s as an urban seat of Alfred Józef Potocki, former Minister-President of Austria. No cost was spared to make it the grandest nobleman's residence in the city. It is located on the Copernicus Street 15.
Dominican Church and Monastery in Lviv
The Dominican Church and Monastery in Lviv, Ukraine is located in the city's Old Town, east of the market square. It was originally built as the Roman Catholic Church of Corpus Christi, and today serves as the Greek Catholic Church of the Holy Eucharist.
Lviv High Castle
The Lviv High Castle is a historic castle located on the top of the Castle Hill of the city of Lviv, Ukraine. It is the highest point in the city, 413 metres (1,355 ft) above sea level. The castle currently stands in ruins.
Lviv Town Hall
The city of Lviv, Ukraine has had a series of town hall buildings since approximately 1357. These have for centuries been recognized landmarks of the community. The modern building located at 1 Market Square is the residence of the Lviv City Council. It is included into a UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Historic City Centre Ensemble.
Jesuit Church
Saints Peter and Paul Garrison Church, known as the Jesuit Church, is an historic church in Lviv, Ukraine, built in years 1610-1630.
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