Excursion tour in Lviv. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

Lviv Opera House 1. Smoking tourists should take into account that local trains and buses are non smoking. For violating the smoking ban one will be charged with fees. One should pay attention to the restrictive signs placed in the streets. As a rule, near the government bodies and public establishments there are specially equipped smoking areas.
2. Lvov is a perfect destination for prudent tourists as the city offers a great variety of comfortable hostels. The hostel accommodation will cost from 10 to 15 euro per night. Many hostels are scattered around the city center.
3. Local restaurants also feature attractive pricing, the budgetary eating places are set at every turn. As a rule the upscale restaurants are placed in close vicinity of landmarks and monuments, the remote areas of the city will stun the guests with a selection of cafés, bars and pubs.
4. The time constrained tourists may be recommended to make a city tram tour. Almost every tram route goes through the significant places and landmarks of the city. The tram trip will turn into exciting experience. The tram ticket should be bought directly from the tram driver, then the ticket should be clipped.
5. The main transport means in Lvov is taxi. Tourists first visiting the city are recommended to call for official taxi services as this will help to specify the pricing. Then one can call for private taxi services which will cost 30 to 50% less than official services charge. However the unaware tourists may be charged with higher rates. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. One should undoubtedly visit one of the touristic centers. One of them is placed directly near the railway station. Tourists will be offered a vast choice of guides and city maps which will turn of great help for every tourist.
7. Local people are respectful towards city guests however they give preference to the native language. Tourists should learn several phrases in Ukrainian as it will show their respectful attitude towards local people and will set connections with them.
Travelers wishing to try the dishes of Ukrainian cuisine in their genuine design and recipe should set off to the Veronika restaurant. This is a romantic and cozy inn featuring its own … Open
8. The shopping addicts will be stunned with pricing in local shopping centers and boutiques. The prices are lower than in other cities of the country. At the same time the quality of the goods is still rather high. Souvenirs and promotional gifts should better be bought on the markets meanwhile trendy outfits and elite perfumes should better be bought in upscale shopping centers.
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What to visit being in Lviv - unique sights

Zholkovskaya Synagogue

From the series “The most luxury and famous synagogues”
However, it was possible to start construction much later. The Zholkovskaya Synagogue was consecrated in 1698. It was significantly expanded in the 18th century. The synagogue acquired its current interior in 1908. Its large-scale reconstruction took place at the beginning of the 20th century. The gorgeous painting was applied to its walls during the reconstruction. The synagogue building was partially destroyed during World War II. The historical building was used as a warehouse in the post-war period until the 90s of the last century. The unique Renaissance building has only recently regained its former status. It managed to maintain its unique appearance and part of the unique interior design despite a long and difficult history. … Read further

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