Lviv Oblast

Ukraine
Lviv Oblast

Popular cities in Lviv Oblast

Located on St. George Hill, over-looking the city of Lviv, the church was the perfect target for destruction in the past. At least two versions of the St. George Cathedral were built before the final construction of the church as it is seen today. The Cathedral of St. George became the mother congregation of the Greek-Catholic religion in Ukraine. The St. George Cathedral in Lviv, is home to one of the most treasured relics, which was brought to the cathedral by Bishop Jiseph Shumlianskyi in 1674. It is the Icon of the Virgin Mary, and is a spectacular and preserved artifact. The interior was decorated with luxurious embellishments created by the local artistic talents of Lviv. Pinsel, the sculptor of the cathedral, created the spectacular St. George (known as the Dragon Slayer) statue. The St. George statue can be viewed in the attic of the cathedral, while the intimidating statues of St. Athanasius and St. Leo protect the portal. Renovations to the St. George Cathedral took place in the 1996, restoring the original beauty of the cathedral. Tourists, visiting this amazing historical masterpiece will not be disappointed. Over and above the cathedral, visitors can also visit the belfry, walk through the peaceful gardens or enter the final resting place of many important figures of the past in the tombs below the cathedral.
Lviv
Known for Cathedrals, Architecture and Art
Get away to Lviv! Enjoy the cathedral, monuments, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Market Square
  • Dominican Church
  • Armenian Cathedral of Lviv
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Truskavets
Truskavets
Known for Spas, Friendly people and Dining
Escape to Truskavets! Enjoy its spas, parks, and museums.
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Zolochiv
Zolochiv
Known for Monuments and Historical
Trip time! Discover the monuments and history in Zolochiv.
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Boryslav
Boryslav
Venture to sights like Bukovytsia Ski Resort and Church of St. Anne as you discover Boryslav.
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Peremyshliany
Peremyshliany
Known for Monuments and Historical
Peremyshliany awaits: its monuments, history, and more!
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Unique, one of the few surviving renaissance synagogues in Galicia. When such were in almost every more or less large city of Western Ukraine. The Zhovkiv synagogue was part of the fortifications of the city. Now it is in a dilapidated state, mothballed. The walls, the unique decor of the attic and portals, partially the roof, have been preserved.
Zhovkva
Explore attractions like St. Josaphat Church of Dominican Convent and St. Lawrence Catholic Church as you discover things to see and do in Zhovkva.
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