I spent three hours here, feeling the ambiance, think about the life and death both for the tombs and myself. This place is the real history of Lviv, the Polishes and Ukranians rest together.
It's a place with really old traditions, honoured monuments. The history of Ukraine, Poland, Austro-Hungarian empire freezed in the headstones of children, girls, boys, ladies and gentlemen, whole families...
The centuries of history, amazing sculptures by the hundreds, beautiful forest setting...take an hour or two and go for a stroll...
Now it is a museum and the tomb. On its territory there are sculptures and architectural structures known masters. Monuments and tombs that there are almost 220 years old, it is incredible in its beauty masterpieces of sculpture and architecture. Walking between sculptures, it seems that you're in another world, and will not begin to believe in eternal life, where there is always a light, quiet and peaceful.
Large and very old cemetery (+ 300 years old) situated not far from the city centre. It is still in use today and a part is reserved to soldiers. Some victims of the last events in Ukrainia are buried here.
Wear your hiking boots and be prepared to be amazed. I already knew a lot about the cemetery before I arrived so I really enjoied seeing it. Even if you knew nothing it would be amazing but you might consider hiring a local guide to take you around the cemetery. There is so much to be gleaned about the history of this region in the cemetery. It is also a hauntingly beautiful place.
This is probably the most incredible cemetery I have ever been to. A good 10-20 minute walk form the centre of town but well worth it. Huge grounds, with historically significant tobs of both Polish & Ukrainian citizens. A massive war memorial and stunning views. It's absolutely not to be missed!
Not surprising, a very quiet neighbourhood. Some famous people are interred here in a variety of outlandish thumbs and sepulchres. The only one I knew was Ivan Franko. Seriously though, worth a look if you have the time. Get there in the tram number nine, or walk like I did and take in the university building along the way. Almost zero traffic.
If you are in Lviv, this is a place you should see, but there is no way you can compare it to the cemetery in Venice, which is really magnificent. We spent 2 hours here, and yes, nice and clean place, but we wouldn't come here for the second time, one time see is more than enough.
This isn't a must while you're in Lviv (unless you really love sculptures), but well worth a visit if you have an hour or 2 to spare. As some people mentioned before this place is perfect for a stroll and to admire the gravestones that look as if they belong in a museum. You can take a self guided tour, however you won't regret paying a few dollars for a guide. If you do the tour yourself it's an interesting walk; if you do it with a guide it all of a sudden becomes a living history class. You end up paying attention to details more and learning about the people who have been such a huge part of not only Ukrainian, but world history. Please remember this place is huge so wear comfortable shoes.