Western Ukraine

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One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.
An Angel rises over Lychakiv Cemetery and the ancient town of Lviv in the West of Ukraine.
Lviv has an abundance of churches, and this is one of the many located within the historic downtown of the city. This Jesuit church is beautifully grand and old and shabby all at the same time.
Our bike trip from Dubyna to Schidnyzja.
'The big wow that meant glimpsing over Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, a former Ruthenian-Lithuanian castle, with first records of it going back to the 14th century, will stay with me forever. I’m thankful for seeing its gates close before me, as this clearly meant brighter red towers perched against the evening sky.'

Where to stay in Western Ukraine

One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Lviv City Center

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Lviv City Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts and Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet.

Lviv City Center
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Old Town

Old Town is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Boim Chapel and Adam Mickiewicz Monument.

Old Town
Lviv,Lychakivskyi District /Ukraine Lychakiv cemetery enterance

Lychakivskyi District

While visiting Lychakivskyi District, you might make a stop by sights like Lychakiv Cemetery and Museum of Folk Architecture and Life.

Lychakivskyi District
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Halyts'kyi District

If you're spending some time in Halyts'kyi District, Lviv Philharmonic and Potocki Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Halyts'kyi District
One of the most recognizable buildings in Ukraine, Lviv Opera house is also among most beautiful European theatres. Named after world famous opera singer Solomiya Krushelnytska, who was born and raised in Lviv, the Opera House comprises various European architectural styles fashioned in all their lavishness. Constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, designed by architect Zygmunt Gorgolewski, the Grand Theatre in Lviv has been compared to the Paris and Vienna opera houses. Many European theaters can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv’s opera house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The architect proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was completed in 1900.

Prospekt Svobody

You'll enjoy the museums and coffeehouses in Prospekt Svobody. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Ethnography and Arts and Crafts or Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet.

Prospekt Svobody
Lviv panorama at night. View of the night street of the European medieval city. Lviv Market square at night. Concept - travel, landmarks, monument of architecture, world heritage. Long exposure

Shevchenkivskyi District

While visiting Shevchenkivskyi District, you might make a stop by sights like Beer Brewing Museum and Lemish Gallery.

Shevchenkivskyi District
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Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

4.5 out of 5
Shevska Str., 4 Lviv
The price is $98 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$98 total
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
Always the best!!!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv
Bank Hotel

Bank Hotel

5 out of 5
8, Lystopadovoho Chynu Lviv Lviv region
The price is $133 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$133 total
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Palace of Counts Goluchowski and ...
Bank Hotel
Hotel Leopolis

Hotel Leopolis

5 out of 5
Teatralna Street 16 Lviv
The price is $181 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$181 total
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and Lviv State ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
Excellent hotel: probably the nicest that I have stayed in in Lviv. Great location, staff highly professional, rooms very comfortable

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hotel Leopolis
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Apart-hotel Horowitz

Apart-hotel Horowitz

3.5 out of 5
Krakivska 4 Lviv
Stay at this aparthotel in Lviv. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and The Palace ...
Apart-hotel Horowitz
Opera Passage Hotel & Apartaments

Opera Passage Hotel & Apartaments

3 out of 5
Svobody Ave., 27 Lviv
Stay at this aparthotel in Lviv. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Les Kurbas Academic Theatre and Art Salon Ravlyk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
The staff was superb; extremely friendly and helpful. Hardworking troopers during hard times, considering that most have family members fighting in the war. Under different circumstances, I would have stayed longer. I am sure this area will be overrun with tourists, once Ukraine wins!

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Opera Passage Hotel & Apartaments
House with mountain view

House with mountain view

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Stay at this vacation home in Vyzhnytsia District. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Be well
Please take care of yourself and loved ones.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

House with mountain view
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Popular places to visit

Lviv, Ukraine. Very European and Russian. Pay a small fee and climb 409 stairs in the bell tower for this lovely view.

Market Square

You can find out about the history of Lviv with a stop at Market Square. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Market Square
Located on St. George Hill, over-looking the city of Lviv, the church was the perfect target for destruction in the past. At least two versions of the St. George Cathedral were built before the final construction of the church as it is seen today. The Cathedral of St. George became the mother congregation of the Greek-Catholic religion in Ukraine. The St. George Cathedral in Lviv, is home to one of the most treasured relics, which was brought to the cathedral by Bishop Jiseph Shumlianskyi in 1674. It is the Icon of the Virgin Mary, and is a spectacular and preserved artifact. The interior was decorated with luxurious embellishments created by the local artistic talents of Lviv. Pinsel, the sculptor of the cathedral, created the spectacular St. George

St. George's Cathedral

St. George's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Lviv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and museums.

St. George's Cathedral
Just amazing...

Pochaiv Lavra

Find out about the history of Pochaiv when you take a trip to Pochaiv Lavra. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Pochaiv Lavra
An Angel rises over Lychakiv Cemetery and the ancient town of Lviv in the West of Ukraine.

Lychakiv Cemetery

Find out about the history of Lviv when you take a trip to Lychakiv Cemetery. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Lychakiv Cemetery
One church you should not miss is the elegant 1363 Armenian Cathedral with its ancient-feeling interior. The placid cathedral courtyard is a maze of arched passageways and squat buildings festooned with intricate Caucasian detail. Stepping into the courtyard feels like entering another era – gravestones bearing inscriptions in the 54 letters of the Armenian alphabet pave the floor. Located in the city's Old Town, north of the market square. Until 1945 it was the cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Archdiocese of Lviv, since 2000 it serves as a cathedral of the Eparchy of Ukraine of the Armenian Apostolic Church

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv is just one of the places to see in Lviv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Armenian Cathedral of Lviv

Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Enjoy a performance at Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet, a storied theater in Lviv. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet

Cities near Western Ukraine

CHERNIVTSI, UKRAINE - April , 2018 : Government house in Chernivtsi city from above Western Ukraine. Sunny day of the city.

Chernivtsi

View of Bukovel. Carpathians. Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine.

Ivano-Frankivsk

Lviv. Architecture in the old town.

Lviv

It is possible to see the old part of the European city Uzhgorod in Transcarpathia Ukraine aerial view near the Uzh river

Uzhhorod