It is difficult for a Kiev dweller to appreciate the significance of the Chernihiv monuments. Lviv, and even more so European Catholic architecture is significantly different from Kyiv, so it evokes the feeling of “Wow!
According to our guide, what we see now is half of the Collegium, the second wing and other buildings have not been preserved. Allegedly, when they dug the foundation, they found a huge silver idol.
What we see now is 80% of the reconstruction of the Old Russian church, since the building was very significantly damaged during the War. Despite the monumentality, bricks, and a tin roof, the church has some kind of feminine beauty and elegance.
There are many burial mounds in Chernihiv, but Black Grave is one of the most important. There is absolutely nothing to see there. And, if it were not for the Yelets Monastery nearby, then one would not even have to go in this direction.
One of the standard “walk-by” sights of Chernihiv Detynets, since you can’t go inside. And this, to my great regret, if only because, according to encyclopedias, there is a six-chamber cellar under the house, with a ceiling height of 3 m.
You can go to Vilkovo in different formats. There are, for example, two-day tours with fishing and overnight at the Danube base. The other extreme is a bus tour, when the group is transported in a crowd through all the main “ticks” of the reserve and the village.
The zoo is cool, bigger and more interesting than Kyiv. Everything is done capitally, and with the mind. There are many animals, all well-groomed, almost all can be fed. Large spacious enclosures.
The castle is located a couple of kilometers from the Kyiv-Lviv highway, it’s a sin not to stop by. A well-preserved object, with an interesting exposition inside. Also inside is a small museum of the history of the castle itself with interesting photographs and models.
A lot of beautiful antique furniture, crockery, as well as posters are on display. Worth a visit for 1 hour, but definitely not on the first day in Lviv. Photography inside is prohibited.
A huge majestic temple with its complicated history. Now little by little restored, but it works. Almost always crowded. An interesting ceiling with partly lost painting, which, if restored, will be a distant resemblance to the dome of the Sistine Chapel.
The central square of a large and popular European city. Trams, tourists, locals, cyclists, street performers...Restaurants, summer playgrounds, shops, shops and eateries.
The High Castle is not a castle, but a mountain park and an observation deck at the top, which offers a wonderful view of the center of Lviv. The climb is quite long and the walk will take some time.
In fact, I have no right to rate the museum, because I only visited the sculptural exposition of Vladimir Ondrekhivsky. The exhibition is made wisely, and the great master, a huge number of works.
The oldest temple in Lviv is located between the houses, an idle passer-by may not notice. There are carpets on the floor, which are vacuumed every day. Very comfortable, one feels forgiveness, kindness and grace.
Rough ridiculous building in the center of Lviv. The lions at the entrance, in my opinion, are also not of particular value. There is no creative atmosphere inside the "Architect's House" either.
To get to the temple, you need to overcome a rather big staircase, and it is located "on the edge" from the center, not every tourist will come here. Neither outside nor inside it impresses with grandeur, size or luxury.
You are sitting 10 meters from the Boim Chapel, and 20 meters from the Latin Cathedral. Every 10-20 minutes a tour passes by you, and the loud voice of the guide is heard.
The sign above the entrance reads "2 cabbage rolls (and we're talking about food)". 10 points for the name, 10 points for the signature logo, 9 points for the interior and 10 points for the location on Rynok Square.
The restaurant has everything - the location, the kitchen, the concept and the show! At the entrance, a person with a machine gun will ask you for a password. Inside the sign "be careful, the Muscovites dug a hole" you will pass another Muscovite detector.
One of the oldest cathedrals in Lviv, moreover, which has come down to us almost in its original form. Majestic from the inside, the basilica at the same time makes a very depressing impression on the viewer.
In my opinion, before the tourist was not allowed to go inside. Now you can, although for 10 UAH. Entering the twilight, at first you can’t understand what you paid money for.
Service is fast and cheap. This is where the advantages end and the disadvantages begin. The pizza is "decent" but nothing special. Soup so-so, salad so-so. Interior made of plastic lining.