Lviv
Ukraine
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn are mildest, but any visit should be planned around the current security situation.
- Population
- 0.7M
Overview
Western Ukraine's cultural heart, Lviv charms with a UNESCO old town of cobbled lanes, Habsburg-era facades, and a celebrated coffee-and-chocolate café culture. Closer to the Polish border, it preserves a romantic Central European atmosphere and a thriving arts scene.
Top attractions
Explore Market Square (Rynok), the Latin Cathedral, the Lychakiv Cemetery, and the city's famous coffee houses.
Getting around
The compact UNESCO old town is highly walkable, with trams and buses for longer distances.