Lviv guide 2015

Lviv — Europe’s Last Hidden Gem Conference Planning Guide

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Quick facts about Ukraine

Finland 1 — Netherlands 2 — Belgium 3 — Slovenia 4 — Croatia 5 — Bosnia and Herzegowina 6 — Albania 7 — Macedonia

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France

Portugal

603 628 km2

Latvia Lithuania Russia

Belarus

United Kingdom

Spain

Estonia

Sweden

Denmark Ireland

44 573 205 people. It is the 5th largest European country in terms of population

Norway

Poland Germany Czech Republic Slovakia

Kyiv

Lviv

Ukraine

Austria Hungary Moldova Switzerland Sea of Azov Romania 3 4 Italy 5 Serbia Black Sea Bulgaria 6 7 Greece

Ukraine it is the largest country entirely within Europe Ukraine is descended from Kyivan Rus (9—12 c.), which was the largest and most powerful state in Europe Independence of Ukraine — 24th August, 1991

Turkey

No visa required for citizens of EU, US, Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Mongolia, Serbia, Montenegro, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel, Paraguay, Macedonia, Panama, Turkey and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (exсept Turkmenistan).

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Quick facts about Lviv 757 500 people. It is the 7th largest Ukrainian city

Lutsk

182.01 km

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Zhytomyr

Lviv was founded in 1256 by King Danylo Halytskyi and is named in honour of his son Lev The historic city center (120 ha) is on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Chernihiv Rivne

Lviv

Sumy

Kyiv

Ternopil Khmelnytskyi Vinnytsia Ivano-Frankivsk

Cherkasy

Luhansk Dnipropetrovsk

Uzhhorod

Kirovohrad

Chernivtsi

Zaporizhzhia

Since 2009 Lviv has been the cultural capital of Ukraine

Donetsk

Mykolaiv Odesa

Distance from Lviv to: Kyiv — 540 km Carpathian Mountains — 140 km border with EU — 70 km

Black Sea

Kherson

Sea of Azov

Simferopol Sevastopol

Climate: Index

Kharkiv

Poltava

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Average temperature (°С) from 1.7 tо 13.3

from 16.1 tо 17.5

from 2.3 to 12.8

from −1.5 to −3.4

Precipitation (mm)

from 76 tо 102

from 46 to 58

from 42 to 57

from 43 to 77

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How to get to Lviv

City

Flight duration (hours)

Antalya

2.3

Ashgabat

4.5

Baku

3.25

Burgas

1.25

Dalaman

2.15

Dortmund

2.1

Dnipropetrovsk

1.5

Heraklion

2.3

Hurghada

4

Istanbul

2

Kyiv

1

Milan

2

Moscow

2

Munich

1.2

Rhodes

2.5

Sharm El-Sheikh

4

Surgut

4

Thessaloniki

2.15

Tivat

2.05

Venice

1.2

Vienna

1.2

Warsaw

1.4

There are also a number of charter flights that connect Lviv with: Barcelona, Corfu, Kutaisi, Naples, Rome, Enfidha, Split, Tel Aviv, Valencia.

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Danylo Halytskyi International Airport ‘‘Lviv’’

Danylo Halytskyi International Airport ‘‘Lviv’’ is the largest airport in Western Ukraine by passenger count and number of destinations. It is located in the southwestern part of the city only 7 km from the city center. As of 2014, Danylo Halytskyi International Airport’s destination network includes of about 30 international and domestic routes.

Tourist Information Centre at the Airport +380 67 673-91-94 lviv.tic3@gmail.com Hours open: Mon – Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Terminal “A” has: • total area of 39 000 m2 • 9 departure gates, 4 of which are jet bridges • 28 check-in desks, 2 selfserviced check-in kiosks • 18 passport control checkpoints • 12 aviation security control checkpoints • airline ticket offices • 16 airline offices • VIP-lounges for passengers of both international and domestic flights • modern Duty Free • 2 parking lots with 238 parking spaces • modern conference hall • facilities for disabled

168 Lyubinska St. 79007 Lviv, Ukraine (+380 32) 229-81-12 www.lwo.aero Hours open: 24/7 5

5 reasons to choose Lviv for your convention Price and value We promise you will be surprised by how far your budget will go — Lviv is such a great value! All services you’ll use will be of the highest level and at quite reasonable prices. You can get a substantial lunch in a nice restaurant for 10 euro. Lviv is recognized as one of the least expensive major cities in the world. But this will not last forever — make time!

Infrastructure Lviv has recently constructed Danylo Halytskyi International Airport. There are daily flights from Kyiv and regular flights from Warsaw, Vienna, Naples, Venice, Milano, Istanbul, Hurghada and Moscow. There are more than 70 hotels, 38 of which boast three or more stars. Total guest room capacity for 4 & 5 star hotels is 700 rooms. There are a wide range of conference halls for different conference sizes, with the largest able to accommodate 1 500 people. Lviv boasts unique venues for MICE events, including numerous historical buildings.

Europe’s last hidden gem Lviv is an absolutely new destination for holding international MICE events in Eastern Europe. With unique options for fun and adventure, Lviv was among top 10 cities of the world to visit in 2014 according to the travel group “The Rough Guide” and is among top 10 cities for spending weekends in Europe according to Lonely Planet. The city had a 45% increase in tourism between 2011—2013 and in 2014 reached 1 700 000.

Scientific heritage and history Around 40 research and development and scientific-research design institutes are located in Lviv. Kerosene was discovered here as well as the first effective vaccine for the typhus virus. American journal “R&D Magazine” listed the discoveries of Lviv’s scientists along with the inventions of NASA as the “Top 100 best developments in the world”. KPMG recognized Lviv as a top emerging IT-BPO destination in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Young and educated city One in five residents of Lviv is a student. The Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (1661) is one of the oldest universities in Central Europe and was the first university in Ukraine. The education institutes in Lviv are among top rated and the most recognized education institutions in Ukraine. There are 35 institutions of higher education which gives Lviv a reputation as a city with a high level of education.

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Why I choose Lviv?

Andriy Sibirny Ph.D., Dr. Sci., Professor, Director of the Institute of Cell Biology, NAS of Ukraine Lviv is ranking third by the number of scientists and research institutions in Ukraine. In the field of modern cell biology and biotechnology, our researches are of the highest standard. Besides the strong academic background, Lviv is a tourist gem of Ukraine and can easily compete with the famous European tourist centers.

Ruslana, People’s Artist of Ukraine City of Lions by rights is considered Ukraine’s gastronomic and cultural capital. The stories about Lviv are endless; however, no book can describe a trip to the Lion’s city: cultural, scientific, spiritual, legendary as it is — so different, and so dear, Ukrainian and European.

Myron Uhryn, Honorary President of the Ukrainian Dental Implantologists Association Lviv is one of the cities in Ukraine with a very strong medical school and probably the best developed implant field with high level institutions and medical centers with best professionals in this sphere. Many specialists come to Lviv to share their experience, expand social networking and enjoy a great atmosphere at professional educational events as Lviv, indeed, is a very good destination for holding medical congresses and always attracts interest from all over the world.

Stepan Veselovskyi, Lviv IT Cluster Executive Director From the point of view of IT conferences and events Lviv is not only a technologically developed city with a high number of IT specialists but also a comfortable city. It’s regarded as the most European place within Ukraine. Therefore, from the MICE perspective Lviv is the best place in Ukraine, probably even in Eastern Europe, due to it being: a) technologically advanced; b) comfortable for living; c) a great tourist attraction, that is skillfully promoted as such.

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Unique Venues Unique Lviv meeting experiences are available at a variety of museums, theatres and galleries and are a showcase of the highlights that the city has to offer.

Choose a venue with a past to inspire your clients about their future. Lviv’s unique venues are truly extraordinary, you can breathe in history from the historic buildings situated less than 1.5 km from the UNESCO’s heritage site, city center.

One of the biggest and most beautiful of the unique venues is the Opera and Ballet Theater, built in 1900 using a NeoRenaissance style.

8 unique venues 1 002 pax. — capacity of Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater Potocki Palace (on photos) 9

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Academic Venues Academic venues can offer not only their conference halls, which are located less than 3 km from the city center, but also expertise in their respective scientific fields. The buildings of Lviv’s main universities are grand and magnificent.

The oldest university in Ukraine the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv opened its doors in 1661.

Lviv Polytechnic National University (1844) is the oldest technological university in Eastern Europe.

Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (1784) is one of the oldest and biggest medical universities in Ukraine.

10 academic venues 600 pax. — capacity of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv 11

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Conference Halls In Lviv you can find a venue to suit anyone’s preferences. Conference halls of different type and capacity are available both in and around the city center.

Have your choice of 13 customizable conference halls in modern and renovated buildings that are equipped with all necessary equipment. New flexible conference venues are designed to meet today’s demanding standards and will gladly hold your AGM, conferences, trainings, seminars, shareholder meetings or any other corporate event.

13 conference halls 1 200 pax. — Stadium “Arena Lviv” (built in 2012) 6 400 m2 — the largest Expo center in the city center ­— Lviv Art Palace 13

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Hotels Hotels have always been one of the most convenient and comfortable venues for meetings.

The range of accommodations in Lviv is vast. There is a choice of hundreds of rooms in 4 and 5 star hotels. The city will provide a great experience to a wide range of its business guests (more than 10 000 pax.).

There are more than 700 rooms available at 3 to 5 star hotels in Lviv.

50 hotels with conference facilities, 33 of which are 3 to 5 star 300 pax. — largest conference room at hotels in Lviv 650 pax. — largest conference capacity in hotels around Lviv 15

Things to See & Do Lviv is a unique combination of Western and Eastern cultures and is an extremely attractive tourist area of Ukraine. Lviv is a hidden gem of Europe, which is slowly being discovered by the world.

History and architecture Lviv was founded by King Danylo Halytskyi in the 13th century and was named after his son Lev. Over the past 100 years Lviv has been under the rule of 7 countries — Austro-Hungary, Russia, West Ukrainian People’s Republic, Poland, Germany, Soviet Union and independent Ukraine. In 1998 Lviv’s historical center (120 ha) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. In Lviv there are more than 2 500 architectural monuments and 5 ancient castles around the city.

Spirituality and faith For centuries Lviv has been an important spiritual center for various religions. Lviv is now famous for the beauty of its cathedrals and variety of their styles. In Lviv, there are 20 denominations worshipping in 120 different churches, the oldest of which is the Church of St. Nicholas that dates back to 1292.

Also, in the city there are more than 20 miraculous icons. In June 2001 Pope John Paul II served the Byzantine rite Liturgy in Lviv for 1 500 000 people.

Arts and creativity The range of artistic expression in Lviv is impressive. People from all over Ukraine flock to Lviv to learn the latest in cultural trends and to meet with stars from all over the world. The city inspires young and creative artists to demonstrate their talents during festivals, in galleries and exhibitions.

City of Lions has more than 60 museums built in the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical styles, it is considered to be the largest open-air museum in Ukraine.

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Festivals and traditions Lviv has been the cultural capital of Ukraine since 2009. It is in Lviv where the traditional celebrations of holidays are receiving the new format of various themed festivals. There are more than 100 festivals and city celebrations per year. About 100 000—200 000 tourists and city guests visit are visiting each of the festivals. The most popular are the classical music and jazz, coffee and chocolate, and the street arts festivals. Eight festivals in Lviv are listed in the top-100 best festivals in Ukraine.

Coffee and chocolate Lviv merchant Yuriy-Franz Kulchytskyi opened in 1683 in Vienna one of the first coffee shops in Europe. Now, each autumn Lviv City Coffeefest gathers all coffee lovers. There are approximately 1 500 restaurants, cafes and confectionaries in the city to sample Lviv’s finest coffee and chocolate all year round. Coffee and chocolate are famous souvenirs from Lviv and can be a great gift for those with a sweet tooth.

Beer and savories

Beer was first brewed in Lviv during the 15th century. Since then the beer culture has become a part of the culture of the city. It was so good that shortly it became popular not only in Ukraine, but also in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and later in the Soviet Union. There is a beer museum that invites all to learn the history of brewing, not only in Ukraine, but also from all over the world, beginning in ancient times and continuing to the present. In the large number of pubs that are located within the city all can try different beers from both Lviv and the surrounding region as well as try specific Galician savories that go with the local beer.

Sports and recreation

The Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains, with the highest being Hoverla (2 061m), are in a 2 hour drive from Lviv. There are a wide range of activities for the avid adventurer regardless of the season. These activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, skydiving, skiing, and many more. There are also seven resort and spas in the area around Lviv. The Carpathian Mountains are not just primeval mountains; they also present the culture of mountain dwellers.

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Plan your convention in Lviv Lviv Convention Bureau Lviv Convention Bureau was established in 2013 as a subdivision of Lviv City Council. The main aim of the Bureau is to promote Lviv as a new Eastern European MICE destination, cooperate with local businesses and provide customers with the best services and experience in Lviv.

Our services include, but are not limited to: • • • • •

Tailoring the best package for our customers Coordinating the cooperation of local MICE industry participants Negotiating with hotels and venues Providing support from governmental institutions and local media Presenting Lviv at international trade markets, fairs, forums

Lviv Convention Bureau – your No. 1 partner in planning your next convention!

Contact us Lviv Convention Bureau 1 Rynok Square, 79006 Lviv, Ukraine (+380 32) 254-60-30, (+380 32) 254-60-99 info@lvivconvention.com.ua lvivconvention.com.ua Lviv Convention Bureau, 2015.

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