LViv
Discover Lviv!
Lviv is the quintessential old European city. First mentioned in historical records in the year 1256, it was founded by Prince Danylo Halytskyi, who named it in honour of his son Lev. For this reason, you will encounter sculptures of lions all over the city. The historical centre of Lviv is complete and self-contained.
Each quarter has its own unique flavour and history in the form of medieval churches, old stone buildings, cobblestone streets, aromatic coffee houses and the artistic ideas that for many centuries have determined the atmosphere of Lviv and the true soul of Ukraine.
The Golden Horseshoe
Golden Horseshoe Castles, named for their shape on a map, constitute the most famous points of interest in the Lviv region. Three old Ukrainian cities form the horseshoe. On its southern edge lies the town of Zolochiv. The mighty 17th-century Sobieski Castle replaced the town’s former wooden fortress. The castle courtyard contains two palaces - one in the Renaissance style and another, called the Chinese Palace, in an Oriental style.
The southeastern part of the Lviv region is intersected by the Carpathian Mountains, an ideal place for recreation and tourism. The village of Slavsko near the Lviv-Tchop International Highway is considered the winter-sport capital. There are dozens of mountain ski runs with varying degrees of difficulty, over twenty ski lodges and hundreds of cottages and private hotels.
The Lviv region is also famous for its medicinal waters. The healing properties of Naftusia water from the town of Truskavets are internationally known.
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