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"PRINCELY LVIV"

Discover Ruthenian Lviv of the 13th century, cozy princely quarters, and the oldest fortified churches where Galician history first began.

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    Daily at 11:00, 16:00

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    Duration — 2 hours

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    Adults: 250 UAH 200 UAH

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    Children: 210 UAH 100 UAH

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Where the legend began: Lviv before the emergence of Rynok Square

We invite you to look behind the scenes of the usual tourist classics and embark on a journey into the princely era and the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia. This tour is designed for those who long to see the first urban core of the 13th century and find out what Lviv was like long before its modern center took shape.

We will walk along the ancient trade route and through the oldest part of the city. You will hear lively stories about the founding of the city, the powerful princely Romanovich dynasty, and the colorful, multi-ethnic life of ancient Lviv.

The oldest sanctuaries we will visit:

Center of the old city (13th century)
We will start from Rynok Square and quickly transport ourselves to Staryi Rynok (Old Market) Square—the true heart of princely Lviv, where the first city bazaars and historic events once bustled.

Authentic princely temples
You will see the Church of Our Lady of the Snows (one of the very first Latin churches), as well as St. Nicholas Church and St. Onuphrius Monastery, which have preserved Ruthenian traditions and ancient spiritual life for centuries.

Unique architecture of Pidzamche
The final point of our journey will be the Church of St. Paraskeva Pyatnytsia—an impressive fortified temple whose ancient walls remember sieges and legends that live on to this day.

Have questions or special requests?

Our team is always here to help you plan the perfect getaway. Feel free to reach out with any questions about timing, custom itineraries for your group, or exclusive offers.

We are happy to customize any tour to match your needs or create a unique, turnkey program just for you. Let’s design your unforgettable trip to the City of Lions together — just drop us a line or call us right now!

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