The best European architects worked for centuries to create Lviv as we see it today. It is incredible to think, that even after two World Wars and the Soviet plans to destroy the city, Lviv still looks this astonishing. The city is a combination of both Eastern and Western cultures. Samples of Jewish, German, Polish, Ukranian, Austrian and other cultures can be seen just by taking a short walk in the city. Lviv also homes so many churches and cathedrals; you won‘t be able to count them! From Gothic to Rococo styles, from the Latin to Armenian Cathedrals – the vast range of different historical styles are all hidden in this city!
Not like the other European cities, Lviv has a unique set of traditions when it comes to coffee. Lvivians take pride in the Viennese caffeine traditions and the best coffee houses in all of Eastern Europe. Authentic Turkish coffee is also very popular in Lviv. The coffee houses in Lviv roasts and grinds their blends. If your tour of Lviv takes place in September, make sure to take part in the autumn coffee festival and taste the incredible Viennese roasts. But if you visit Lviv at any other time of the year, don‘t sweat it – there are plenty of authentic coffee places for you to visit!
Lviv is a place where you always dine with style. Taking inspiration from the rich history of Ukraine, restaurants provide way more than just stomach filling meals. Your first stop should be the Masonic Restaurant. Finding the door is nearly impossible without some help from an insider, but once you visit this gem – no restaurant in the world will ever compare! The place is filled with Masonic symbolism and doesn‘t just feed you stomach – it educates its customers, filling their heads with knowledge. Or you could go to the Dim Legend – a restaurant that celebrates all things Ukraine and Lviv. Just walk around the city and you‘ll find so many quirky restaurants it will make your head spin! Lvivians do appreciate a show with their meal.