Lviv Town Hall Tower. A viewing platform above Rynok Square with a panorama of the Old Town’s roofs, domes and towers
The Lviv Town Hall Tower is the highest point on Rynok Square and one of the best viewpoints in the city. Its 65-meter silhouette can be seen from many corners of the Old Town, and from the top opens a panorama of the roofs, domes and bell towers of the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The climb is also a small tour in itself: the way up leads past an old clock mechanism.
Why visit
- A panorama of the Old Town from a 65-meter tower: the roofs, domes and bell towers of the UNESCO-protected center
- From the top you can see St. George’s Cathedral, the Opera House with its black dome and the green High Castle
- The way up leads past an old German clock, which makes the bell ring every 15 minutes
- The best light for photos is just before sunset, when Lviv’s tiled roofs turn golden
- On weekdays the tower is open in the evening and on weekends from the morning, so the climb fits easily into a walk
- The perfect start to getting to know Lviv: from up high it is easy to get your bearings and plan a route through the Old Town
Good to know
Ticket prices
Adult ticket – UAH 100, for children aged 7–13 and full-time students – UAH 50. Free for children under 6, people with Group I–II disabilities, combat veterans and other eligible groups – with a document.
How to get up the tower
You can climb only on the day of your visit after registering – online or at the Tourist Information Center at 1 Rynok Square, where passes are issued. The box office is on the fourth floor of the town hall, and from there stairs lead to the viewing platform.
Opening hours
In summer, from April 1 to October 31: Monday–Thursday – 17:15 to 21:00, Friday – 16:15 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday – 10:00 to 21:00. In winter, from November 1 to March 31, the tower closes at 20:00, with the same opening times. In summer the ticket office is open until 20:30.
Best photo spots
The most striking panoramas come just before sunset: from the tower you can see St. George’s Cathedral, the Opera House and the tiled roofs of Rynok Square.
Good to know
Narrow wooden stairs lead to the top, so you will need comfortable shoes. The town hall is a working city council building, so the tower is accessible only during the platform’s opening hours.
Getting there
The town hall stands right in the center of Rynok Square – in the heart of the Old Town, an easy walk from most central streets.
