How to take a walk through the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv

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You will find tombstone sculptures and family crypts are burials of prominent figures of Ukraine here.

How to take a walk through the Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv

Hundreds of famous politicians, writers, artists, priests and military were buried in one of the oldest cemeteries of Ukraine.

Lychakiv Cemetery, Lviv

Photo: Lychakiv Cemetery, © Maya Maceka

An interesting feature of the park is the unusual tombstones, depicting angels and deceased, dancing, singing, playing on stage — engaged in a favourite activity.

How to do?

1. Come to the cemetery at Mechnikov, 33.
2. Buy a ticket to enter the territory.
3. You can book an excursion from the cemetery administration.

Lychakiv Cemetery, Lviv

Photo: Lychakiv Cemetery, © Stefan P @flickr

4. At the time it was made to look like a park. Walk along its avenues, dividing the park into few zones. There are several memorials, including monastic burial vaults.

Where to do?

Lychakiv Cemetery

One of the oldest necropolises not only in Ukraine, but throughout Europe. Here you will fully feel the atmosphere of tranquility and peace.

Location: Mechnikova street, 33
Open hours: Mn-Sn: 9:00—18:00

When to do?

Daily from 9:00 to 18:00.

How much?

Adult ticket - 30 UAH, child ticket - 20 UAH. Excursion - 100 UAH. More than 10 people - 150 UAH.

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