About Lviv

Lviv is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. City of Lviv as pearl of Europe and the capital of Halychyna have successfully remained intact throughout seven ages, preserving its historical atmosphere and old architecture. Lviv – city of old cathedrals and churches, historical monuments and modern buildings. Central narrow streets and monumental churches create an atmosphere of time being at standstill.

Life of the historical central part of Lviv goes slowly, preserving public tranquility. You will not find noisy crowds or clatter of autos there. Taking a walk along central part of old city during all the day you will find many interesting and fascinating sights. If you ever have been in Lviv, you will come here again and again, drawn by memories of romantic atmosphere of that historical place.

So we are waiting for you in the city named after Danylo`s Halytsky son – Lev and where you will find more than 4000 lions walking on the streets.

Lviv is a city of rapid economic development, represented by numerous companies’ offices and modern hypermarkets, widespread well-developed banking infrastructure and services sector.

Lviv is also famous for its well-developed recreation infrastructure, represented by recreational areas and services like dance clubs, casinoes, kinopalaces, solariums, fitness clubs, an aquapark, pubs in the central parts of our city and its suburbs.

Coffee and chocolate in Lviv

Lviv coffee and chocolate are two notions that became one. Perhaps now it’s impossible to imagine old narrow streets without seductive tart aroma that flies out of small windows of cozy cafés and running through the city mysteriously. In the summer Lviv citizens savor coffee and chocolate sitting outside of cafés, in winter in cozy warm cafés, sluggishly talking about last news of the city.

History of Coffee and chocolate in Lviv started back in late 18 century with the coming of the Austrians, who revealed all niceties of coffee and chocolate brewing for Lviv citizens by opening numerous cafés. Coffee and chocolate started to be more and more popular in different circles of society and soon all Lviv fell ill with coffeemania that can’t be healed. Owners of cafés were arranging evening concerts, dances, there you was to hear all the latest gossips… Often cafés were places where creative youth from Lviv was gathering. Many poems, songs and legends are devoted to coffee and chocolate that makes this drink even mystical.

Lviv Coffee Shops

Long time has passed, but love for coffee and chocolate didn’t fade away and made Lviv the Coffee and Chocolate capital of Lviv. Every year Lviv entertains all coffee and chocolate lovers with «Have a Cup of Coffee and piece of chocolate in Lviv» festival, where everyone can taste all sorts of this beverage, brewed in special Lviv way, according to traditional recipes.

Coffee in Lviv is not just a cup of black fragrant drink, but also a spirit of old city, its soul and pride, history that revive again and again with every sip.

Come to Lviv guys! You won`t regret :D

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