Western Ukraine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.

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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.

Lviv City Center

Lviv City Center is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet and Lviv City Hall.

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 historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Boim Chapel and Market Square.

Old Town
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 The Palace of Arts 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 coffee shops in Prospekt Svobody. You might want to make time for a stop at Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet or Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts.

Prospekt Svobody
Lviv,Lychakivskyi District /Ukraine Lychakiv cemetery enterance

Lychakivskyi District

While visiting Lychakivskyi District, you might make a stop by sights like Lychakiv Cemetery and The Palace of Siemienski-Lewickis.

Lychakivskyi District
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

If you're spending some time in Shevchenkivskyi District, Beer Brewing Museum and Lemish Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Shevchenkivskyi District
Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv

4.5 out of 5
Shevska Str., 4 Lviv
The price is £77 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£77
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Very great value, the staff was so polite and kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent in the morning and the rooms were just immaculate, a lot of attention to detail. The coffee in the room I thought was a way above average for a hotel coffee.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Market Square Lviv
Bank Hotel

Bank Hotel

5 out of 5
8, Lystopadovoho Chynu Lviv Lviv region
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Palace of Counts Goluchowski and First Ukrainian ...
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Hotel Leopolis

Hotel Leopolis

5 out of 5
Teatralna Street 16 Lviv
Fully refundable
The price is £138 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£138
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lviv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and Lviv State Natural ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
Clean. nice room. Courteous staff

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

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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 Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Palace of Dzieduszyckis and The Palace ...
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House with mountain view

House with mountain view

Виженка Чернівецька область
Stay at this holiday home in Vyzhnytsia District. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces.
10/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
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Please take care of yourself and loved ones.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

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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 Wi-Fi 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 11 Oct 2025

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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
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Pochaiv Lavra

Find out about the history of Pochaiv with a stop at 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 spend time at 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
This is a backside view of the castle everyone visits when they come to town.

Kamenets-Podol'skiy Castle

You can find out about the history of Kamianets-Podilskyi with a visit to Kamenets-Podol'skiy Castle. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

Kamenets-Podol'skiy Castle

Cities near Western Ukraine

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

Chernivtsi

Adobe

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