Tue 7th Oct 2008
- Lvov Travel Guide & City Information
Lvov is an old city. It dates back to the thirteenth century. In its past it has been an Austrian city, a Poland one, and later it was part of U.S.S.R. The resultof its turbulent past is found in its unique blend of architecture. Gothic Renaissance, Austrian Baroque and Stalinist ugliness go hand in hand.
Mickiewicz Square is right in the centre of things. It is a beautiful sqaure with many nice buildings. Standing here you can imagine why they call Lviv Paris of the Ukraine. You find the statue of the Polish lyric poet Adam Mickiewicz on the square the 13th-century cathedral is just a few blocks away. Go to Russkaya Street for the orthodox church of the Assumption.
There is also an interesting open air museum, as well a a few good art museums,