Lviv - A World Class City 

Lviv (Lvov), the city of Lions, is one of the world’s hidden jewels.   Founded in 1256, the city is rich in both culture and history – celebrating its 750th birthday in 2006.  For decades, the beauty of Lviv had been hidden from the western world.  That all changed on August 24, 1991 when Ukraine proclaimed its independence from the former Soviet Union.  Slowly, people from around the world began to rediscover Ukraine and specifically Lviv.  More than half of all of Ukraine’s historical landmarks are located in Lviv.

This rich history did not go unnoticed.  In 1998, UNESCO (U.N.) listed Lviv as a “World Heritage Site”.  In its urban fabric and its architecture, Lviv is an outstanding example of the fusion of the architectural and artistic traditions of Eastern Europe with those of Italy and Germany. It’s no wonder that in 2009, Focus Magazine named Lviv the “Best Ukrainian City to Live”.  Today, Lviv is the largest cultural, intellectual and economic center in Western Ukraine.  

In early 2012, Lviv was named in the top 10 European cities of the future, according to research by the Financial Times newspaper. In particular, Lviv has been noted as having the best strategy to attract foreign investment and efficiency in business.

In 2012, Lviv will be a host city for matches of the Euro 2012 Football (Soccer) Games.  The city is being revitalized.  A new international airport, a football stadium and additional hotels are all being built, transportation is being improved and the entire city is preparing for this international event.  You can feel the spirit growing in this promotional video at this link.  Millions of people from the West will see the city in person, and hundreds of millions more will discover the city’s beauty in the television coverage seen around the globe.

ELEKS is always eager to share the city with its prospects and customers.  They are always surprised how charming the city actually is and how it reminds them of some historic city in Europe.  Visitors immediately fall in love with the city, its people and a city long known for its fine chocolates and coffee houses.  The historic downtown district, with its quaint cobblestone roads, its famous chocolate factories, world renowned coffee houses, its numerous and ornate churches, countless fine restaurants and a rich tradition of beer brewing await.  Once you have visited Lviv, we know you’ll find your own excuses to come back.

Lviv - Europe 2012 (Video)

The following video discusses past and present day Lviv, and the celebration of the city's 750th anniversary and includes recent milestones. 

Lviv - Our Beautiful City (HD - Video)

The video below highlights some of the city's charm and beauty. Lviv is a hidden jewel that is finally beginning to be discovered by the world.