Lviv - Florence of Eastern Europe

The Ensemble of Greek Catholic St George Cathedral, the masterpiece of Rococo style, built by B. Meretini in the 19th century is adorned with the sculptures of the outstanding master Joseph Pinsel.

In the heart of old Lviv there are plenty of houses, which are worth your attention.

Lviv is a city of castles.

Various styles and building traditions blend into the harmonious mixture of Byzantine, Roman and Gothic as well as Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism. 

You should not fail to visit the Pharmacy Museum (2, Drukarska Str.) which was founded in 1736. 

Where Halytska Street crosses the Cathedral Square you will admire an architectural pearl of late XVII century - The Boims Chapel.

Rynok Square is fringed with picturesque little streets, each with its own peculiar atmosphere.

Teatralna Street leads to the Theatre of Stanislav Skarbek (today Theatre named after M.Zankovetska) which is built in the style of romantism.

In Lviv you can enjoy the view of the Jesuit Cathedral (XVII century), Natural History Museum, People’s House (behind the statues of Venus and Mars). 

Different Christian churches co-exist in Lviv: Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic, Protestant and Anglican. There are Synagogues for the Jewish community.

About 80 beautiful domes and towers of sacral buildings dominate the panorama of Lviv from the High Castle.

The Lvivians never demonstrated ethnic and religious tolerance.