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Lviv, Ukraine

Steeped in the aroma of roasted coffee and chocolate, Lviv feels like a fairytale book illustrated in baroque facades and cobblestone lanes. This Western...

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Morning coffee in Lviv’s old town

Morning coffee in Lviv’s old town

In Lviv's old town, the day began with the smell of freshly ground coffee drifting out of narrow doorways and basement cafés. Small tables appeared on cobblestones, warmed by ear...

Climbing to the High Castle viewpoint

Climbing to the High Castle viewpoint

A winding path and a flight of stairs led up to the High Castle viewpoint, where Lviv unfolded below as a patchwork of rooftops and spires. Church towers rose above the streets, a...

Evening on Rynok Square

Evening on Rynok Square

Rynok Square glowed softly in the evening, its surrounding buildings lit just enough to show their ornate details and pastel colors. Street performers set up near the central foun...