Rynok Square
The Market Square, the heart of the old town, lined with Renaissance and Baroque façades and with the town hall in the middle.
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Lviv: airports, things to do and where to stay
Lviv is the great city of western Ukraine, with a World Heritage old town, cobbled streets, churches of many denominations and a famous café tradition.
Lviv airports
From the airport to central Lviv
Lviv Danylo Halytskyi airport is about 6 km from central Lviv.
Public buses and minibuses
Before the closure, public buses and minibuses linked the airport with the city centre.
Taxi
Before the closure, taxis waited outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre took roughly 15-25 min; it is best to agree the fare in advance or book the taxi through an app.
Lviv
Things to do in Lviv
Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre
An elegant early-20th-century theatre in an eclectic style, at the end of Svobody Avenue.
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High Castle
A hill with the remains of the medieval castle and a viewpoint with panoramic views of the old town.
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Latin Cathedral
A 14th–15th-century Gothic cathedral on Cathedral Square, one of the oldest churches in the historic centre.
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Which airport serves Lviv?
Lviv is served by Lviv Danylo Halytskyi (LWO).
How far is the airport from central Lviv?
Lviv Danylo Halytskyi airport is about 6 km from central Lviv.
How do I get from the airport to central Lviv?
From Lviv Danylo Halytskyi airport you can take Public buses and minibuses (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Lviv?
Highlights of Lviv include Rynok Square, Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre, High Castle, and Latin Cathedral.
Photo credits
- Rynok Square: Jorge Láscar from Australia, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre: GeoO, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- High Castle: Alex Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Latin Cathedral: Alex fand, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons