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Lviv Historic Centre
A medieval street pattern preserves traces of a city shaped by many communities.

The story behind the place
Lviv developed as a major administrative, religious and commercial centre. Its historic core retains a medieval layout alongside later buildings, including Baroque architecture. The urban ensemble provides evidence of the different communities who lived and traded there, allowing streets and public spaces to tell a layered history of the city.
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Read more from the sources
- Lviv Historic Centre — UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Lviv Historic Centre — UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO World Heritage Centre





