With so many amazing destinations in Europe, not many people think about visiting Ukraine, and especially outside its capital Kyiv. But there’s one amazing city in Ukraine we urge you to visit it if you have a chance. Lviv is currently among the trending destinations in Eastern Europe, and it’s especially great if you’re looking to travel on a budget.
Lviv is a city of around 700,000 residents located in western Ukraine, near the border with Poland. Lviv is different from the rest of Ukraine—its architecture is different and it resembles a Central European city compared to the Soviet architecture you can see around the country.
Lviv was one of the main trade centers of medieval Europe and used to be a part of different countries. Today, it’s a modern capital of artistic, scientific, and spiritual life.
Most of the city’s attractions are located within the old center that’s protected by UNESCO. You can check out over 2,000 landmarks here, so prepare for a day of walking and start exploring.
There are many churches and cathedrals that you can visit or you can go climb the High Castle and enjoy the magnificent view. A building you must see is the Lviv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, which was built in the style of the Viennese Renaissance in the 19th century.
