Lviv is an ancient capital of the principality of Galich, which welcomes its guests in all its medieval glory. There are preserved buildings XIV-XV centuries, gothic churches, narrow streets … In the evening the town is particularly delightful - as if transported back in time hundreds of years ago, where dimly lit lamps, not hear the noise of machinery (the historical city center - completely pedestrian), playing organ in church, built in 1391.

Lviv was founded in the middle of the XIII century by Prince Danylo Galitsky and named after his son Leo. First mentioned in chronicles Lviv refers to 1256. In 1270 on the orders of Prince Lev city became the capital of Galicia-Volyn state. In 1387 - was ruled by Polish kings and then Austria, then Poland again, until in 1939, was captured by the Red Army and became part of Ukraine.

Lviv survived more than 30 wars, sieges and fires, but each time it rose from the ruins. In the architecture of the city oddly mixed different styles and epochs: Gothic and Baroque, Renaissance and Romanesque, Rococo and Empire, modern eclecticism and constructivism. Lviv philanthropists 16-17 centuries invite talented artists from all over Europe, which created a unique jewel of architecture. The historical center of Lviv is very well preserved and included in the list of world heritage by UNESCO.

Today Lviv is the custodian of national ideas and culture. The city has many museums, art galleries, theatrical and musical troupes. Opera and Ballet Theater is very busy often. In Lviv are 12 universities, he has a deserved reputation as the city with a high level of national culture. Here is one of the oldest in Central Europe and the first based in Ukraine, university.
Sightseeing of Lviv.