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High Castle is a quiet, shady, spacious park within walking distance of the city center, on a high mountain, with panoramic view of the city.
How to climb the High Castle in Lviv
If you already climbed the Lviv Town Hall and appreciated an amazing view of the city from there, then it's time to climb up the High Castle to see the city of lions from its highest point (from a height of 413 meters above sea level).

How to do?

1. Go to the High Castle, it is seen from any point of the city.
2. The route from the center will take about 25 minutes walk.
3. Next you need to overcome several hundred steps, and then a little more on the paved path and you're at the target!
4. Do not forget to grab a camera to make some fascinating snapshots of the city.
5. By the way, here you can also rent binocular to look at Lviv through magnifying glass to see all its cozy streets, secrets and mysterious.

Where to do?

#5Lviv High CastleLviv High Castle

By the way, this mountain is not that hight, and the castle was destroyed long time ago - only ruins left, but the view from its top is absolutely amazing.

Location: Zamkova Street
Open hours: Round the clock.
Phone: +38 032 22 47092
Official website: http://city-adm.lviv.ua/
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