Lviv (Lvov, Lemburg, depending on your historical bias) is a old architectural marvel in western Ukraine. Once Polish, then a western outpost of the USSR, the city is now a proud regional capital of Ukraine, and expected to be the jewel in the country’s tourism offering as travel to/from Ukraine becomes easier.
It’s a great place to wander around on foot. Locals are friendly (foreign visitors are increasing but still a relative novelty) and signs of progress abound – there is even a sushi restuarant in the main street!
Lviv is probably as Prague once was (long ago) and Krakow more recently. Beautiful churches, monuments and wide promenades make this a pleasant city for a short break. If you don’t arrive by train, then do take the chance to view the amazing railway station!
(June 2007)
Merida: a Roman marvel in western Spain
Storm warning: black clouds over Evora, Portugal
