Cultural Lviv

In the 1270s Prince Lev designated Lviv as the capital of his state.

Ploshcha Rynok occupies a special place in the civil architecture of Lviv.

The first reference to the city appeared in 1256.

44 buildings surround the square on all four sides.

There are about 20 museums, 10 theatres and monuments in Lviv.

Gothic architecture have been preserved on the facades of basements.

Danylo Halytskyi named the city in honour of his son Lev.

Construction began in 1744.

Lviv is and outstanding architectural reserve with 2000 cultural monuments.

St George's Cathedral is a classic example of Ukrainian Baroque architecture.