Viewpoint
High Castle Hill
Lviv, Ukraine
The wooded hill above the old town, with the best panorama of Lviv's rooftops.
Square · Ukraine · Lviv
Lviv Market Square
The central square of Lviv, with a town hall tower and colourful townhouses with decorated facades.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Lviv Market Square matters
Market Square, or Rynok, is the beating heart of Lviv. A tall town hall tower stands in the middle, and houses in many colours and styles surround it, each with its own history. Cafés and restaurants spill out onto the cobbles, and the surrounding streets offer coffee houses, chocolate shops and small museums. It is part of the World Heritage site of the historic centre.
Talking points
- Houses on the square have been preserved, many with Renaissance and baroque details.
- The town hall tower can be climbed for a view.
- The historic centre is a World Heritage Site.
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