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The Flag High above the Hill Castle Ruin
I think this is a nice picture. When I looked up and saw this angle I knew I had to take the shot.
When I found out that I am going to Lviv. I have no idea where I am going to. The city does not ring a bell. So, it is in the Ukraine. Now the dilemma is complete, I really have no idea where I am going to.. But wait Ukraine? The Ukraine. What do I know about it. I dig through for some information in my memory bank before I start browsing in the internet.
1. According to Fashion TV. Most beautiful supermodels came from the Ukraine.
2. The famous soup called Borshch ( cabbage and beetroot).. Don’t they eat it everywhere in the eastern part? I once had a breakdown when my mom force fed me with coleslaw. Imagine my realization on this type of soup. The first time, I tasted borshch, it felt like a visit to my dentist. I cannot explain why? Its just is, perhaps my taste buds was playing games. Now, I like it. Really.. Someone once told me that you don’t get to like this soup. You just get use to it. Balderdash, I retorted.. It does taste good and it’s a reminder to check if my dentist is still alive.
3. Russia???????
The Aeroport in Lviv
A bit empty, one might asked? But it caters to major routes in some european countries. Really!
4. Cold.. Super Cold.. extremely cold.. unbearably cold.. hypothermia.. Not really?
5. Chernobyl.. Nuclear arsenal.. Marine fleet.. Ohh.. all those things. You watch in mission impossible the series.
Seriously…
L’viv is a historic city centre designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Imagine how exciting that was. I am actually going to live in the city that is so historically endowed that UNESCO put her on the list. That means a lot of brainy stuff and old European bits and pieces to discover. I have geared up on my Architecture and Historical knowledge. Lviv is a foremost cultural centre in the Ukraine: it is the location of Ivana Franka University built in the 16th Century, and a site of interesting museum and theatre. It has numerous churches of different stylistic approach like Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches some dating back to 14th Century. The city was founded in 1256 and became a commercial district. September of 2006 marked the
Danylo of Halych
He was the King of Halych-Volhynia. At that time, He brought about economic stability and expanded territories plus minimise the influence of the mongols in the west part of Ukraine. Quite a history t... [more]
Chronologically..
• I arrived.. I was a bit lost in the airport
• Cab drivers doing the real drill for Sony Play station Crazy taxi.
• I needed to pee, I looked for a toilet and I thought someone was joking. I know to myself that I cannot be shocked anymore nevertheless it’s proven that there will always be a room for that type of emotion. The consolation price was an old lady manning the room who is very kind and she gave me a decent toilet paper plus a smile. Hey, it’s the brighter side.
• I took a cab. It was pouring, so I have seen the gloomy side of the town.
• Voila.. Arrived at the street Kruschynetska. I found out that for the next few weeks I will take refuge in an apartment above Solomiya Krushelnytska’s (She is a famous Ukrainian Opera singer who made her career in Italy and afterwards lived in L’viv to teach in the University) apartment which became a museum. I live above a museum. I can just go downstairs with my robe and starts poking around the famous singer’s memorabilia. The flat was just
Book Market
If only I can read and understand Ukrainian or Russian. I may be able to find many interesting books here.
• Settling down. The adjustment period was the hardest part. I felt lost and subjected into an unfamiliar environment.
• My first walk around the town was incredible; the city emanates a certain old European feel.
• Parks are everywhere. Monuments, statues, old buildings (which is really attention-grabbing), remnants from the earlier period. It all tells a story about the past.
• Food is good. Very cheap.
• The best of all.. no, the greatest of all.. the varieties of juices that i can buy. lots of variety. My favorite is a mix of pure strawberry and banana juice.
Some more serious notes:
The Lychakivskiy Cemetery.. Remarkable Burial Ground. Certainly, a heritage.
Here are the pictures of the beautiful city of Lviv:
One of the magnificent churches
This beautiful church near the old town.. I think its called Church of Transfiguration.. Lviv has plenty of church, all beautiful and majestic. I almost wish that I have certain affinity with it.
The Boim Chapel
The architecture of this chapel is one of the significant movement in 16th century Europa. The intrinsic and individual details is certainly worth visiting. Pity, I never had the chance to look insid... [more]
Taras Shevchenko Monument
The central figure of the town. It's located in the main district and the most prominent monument that visitors will find themselves to.
Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater
The Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet is predominantly Baroque architecture and styled with Rennaisance detail. The presence of the Theatre has a festive association with people converging here as a f... [more]
Lviv University Ivana Franka
The oldest university in Lviv founded around 16th Century. One of the major cultural structure of the city.
The ruin from the tatar invasion
This i didn't expect to find. Its outside the city and located within the small farming village. Its a very huge castle ground, only the surrounding walls remained.
Armenian Church
The top portion of the church. What was i thinking? I'm trying to shoot a different angle.
Lviv Center View
All the way up the view in Castle hill. And the vast historical landscape is within viewing pleasures. Really worth it especially around summer time
The Freedom Road, My Favorite
Its one of those areas around Lviv center that I like to roam. The cobbled stones and the garden in the middle has this tranquil effect plus the bonus of viewing the affluent facade of the buildings.
The kiosk
When you need to buy something. The kiosk in Lviv is the solution. Its everywhere. Convenience store is the precise description.
Traditional Ukrainian Village Church
This is the church in the old times. Where people gather to worship. Religion and beliefs is what holding the town together because it created a communal area for the people.
The Traditional Folk House
So interesting.. I actually find it so cute especially when i imagined how it will look like in winter.
Another Folk House
This is a very fascinating trip. I just came across this huge open park that exhibits the Ukrainian Traditional way of life in the past. And this houses may look humble but it has all the effeciency p... [more]
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