Lviv, city, western Ukraine, on the Roztochchya Upland. Founded in the mid-13th century by Prince Daniel Romanovich of Galicia, Lviv has historically been the chief centre of Galicia, a region now divided between Ukraine and Poland.

Lviv (Ukrainian: Львів ⓘ, L’viv; Polish: Lwów; ‹See Tfd› German: Lemberg or Leopoldstadt[citation needed] (archaic); Yiddish: לעמבערג; ‹See Tfd› Russian: Львов, romanized: Lvov, see also other names) is an administrative center in western Ukraine with more than a millennium of history as a settlement, and over seven centuries as a city.

The old city of Lviv in western Ukraine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at the crossroads of cultures and jam packed with historic architecture. Being on a key trade route made Lviv very cosmopolitan in medieval times: Ukrainians, Poles, Armenians, Jews and Germans mixed here for hundreds of years, at a time when this merchants’ city was the ...

Visit Lviv! Useful tips and interesting information about where to go in the city. Events, museums and routes.

The city’s well-preserved historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has attractions like the Market Square (Ploshcha Rynok). Climb the tower at the town hall for a great city view. The Lviv Opera House is dazzling and hosts world-class performances.

Never heard of it? You’re not alone. With its independent coffee houses and traditional chocolatiers, Lviv looks, smells, and tastes like the best of Europe. Indeed, its Western flavor has earned...

Lviv (also spelled L'viv; Ukrainian: Львів; Polish: Lwów, German: Lemberg, Russian: Львов), formerly known as Lvov after its Russian name, is in Western Ukraine and used to be the capital of East Galicia.

Discover Lviv, a city of coffee, lions, jazz, rain, chocolate, terraces and passionate tango. Learn more about this city's culture, history, attractions and events with Lviv City Card.

Discover Lviv, a unique city on the crossroads of East and West, with its rich history, culture, and attractions. Find out how to get there, where to stay, what to see, and what to do in Lviv and its region.