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About Lviv
L'viv in Red Ruthenia was founded about 1256 and soon became an important commercial center. Captured by the Poles in 1340, the city remained part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commenwealth until 1772, when it was annexed Austria during Poland's partitions. The city still boasts many beautiful examples of Polish architecture, including a statue of Adam Mickiewicz. As part of the Austrian Empire, it was renamed Lemberg and made the capital of the province of Galicia. In 1910 the population consisted of: 175,000 Poles, 21,000 Ukrainians, 9,000 Austrians and Germans. During World War I (1914-18) bitter fighting took place in and around the city. In 1919, during the Polish-Soviet War, L'viv (or Lwow in Polish, meaning the city of lions) was returned to a newly independent Poland. It was seized by Soviet troops in 1939, during World War II, and later was occupied by the German army from 1941 to 1944. In 1945 L'viv was handed to Stalin by the allies and annexed into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and became part of the Ukrainian SSR. Ukraine became an independent nation in 1991. Population (1999 estimate) 786,147. The city still receives many Polish tourists and, as relations between Ukraine and Poland finally improve, this is set to increase. The city itself has a wonderful array of attractions, particularly for those interested in the history of this part of the world. Although there is clearly scope for improvement, both for the inhabitants and for the tourist industry, the people are extremely friendly and helpful, making this city a must for anyone traveling in Eastern Europe. Useful information Hotels
Transport - airport International Airport “Lviv” Address: 168, Liubinska str. Phone number: +38(032)229-8112 - railway Train station Address: 1, Voksalnaja str. Phone number: +38(032)261-666 - bus station Central autostation Lviv Address: 109, Striyskaja str. Phone number: +38(032) 294-98-17; +38(032)242-45-05 - public transport Lviv has an extensive tram and mini-bus network. Mini-buses (1.75 UAH, approximately 0.22 USD) are known as marshrutky and follow a set route, but without a fixed timetable or stops. To indicate a desire to board, extend one arm as the marshrutka approaches; simply ask the driver to stop when you would like to get off. Trams and trolleybuses cost 1 UAH (0.12 USD) (tickets for students are 0,5 UAH(0.06 USD)). You can purchase tickets from any news kiosk or from driver in tram. Ask for a "tramvainyi bilet". Keep in mind that if you are carrying a piece of luggage larger than a backpack you will need to purchase a second ticket for it. Once inside the tram, be sure to validate your ticket(s) by punching them in one of the metal punches mounted on the walls. An inspector may come around to check your ticket - these people do not wear uniforms but flash a little badge. It's interesting to note that mostly all of the drivers of the trams and ticket checkers are women. - taxi Taxis are available throughout the city, and the city center is swarming with them at night. When they aren't equipped with a meter you must agree on a price with the driver ahead of time. It's usually cheaper when taxi do have meter.
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Medical care Monada (diagnostic centre, medical centre) Address: 32 Patona Street Phone number: +38(032)269-39-52 Svit zdorovya Address: 32, Doroshenko str. Phone number: +38(032)274-06-77 Central Military Clinical Hospital of Western Operational Command No. 1120 Address: 26 Lychakivska Street Phone number: +38(032)275-57-85
Address:4 Ozarkevycha Street Phone number: +38(032)272-86-86 Found spelling error? Select it with the mouse and press Shift + Enter to inform us.
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