KrakowvsLviv
Can't decide between Krakow and Lviv? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's cultural capital, blessed with a beautifully preserved old town, royal castle, and sobering war history. The city offers affordable prices, vibrant nightlife, and a walk through centuries of European heritage.
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Lviv
Lviv is Western Ukraine's cultural jewel, a UNESCO World Heritage city with a stunning ensemble of Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau architecture. Known for its legendary coffee culture, chocolate workshops, and vibrant arts scene, it has been called the Paris of Ukraine.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Krakow offers Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica
Lviv offers Rynok Square, Lviv Opera House, High Castle Hill
Food & Dining
Krakow is famous for its local dining scene
Lviv is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Krakow offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Lviv offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
April to October
May to September
Weather
Summer: 24°C, Winter: 0°C
Summer: 24°C, Winter: -3°C
Top Attractions in Krakow
- 1Main Market Square
- 2Wawel Castle
- 3St. Mary's Basilica
- 4Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
- 5Auschwitz Day Trip
- 6Wieliczka Salt Mine
Top Attractions in Lviv
- 1Rynok Square
- 2Lviv Opera House
- 3High Castle Hill
- 4Armenian Quarter
- 5Lychakiv Cemetery
- 6Lviv Coffee Mining Manufacture
Krakow is Popular With
Lviv is Popular With
Geheimtipps
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Geheimtipps in Krakow
- 1
Krakus Mound (Kopiec Krakusa)
An ancient, mysterious man-made hill in Podgórze, believed to be the prehistoric burial mound of the legendary founder of Krakow, King Krakus.
- 2
Liban Quarry
A former limestone quarry in Podgórze that was used as a forced labor camp during WWII and later as a filming location for Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List'.
Geheimtipps in Lviv
- 1
The Pharmacy Museum Courtyard & Secret Garden
Behind the fascinating Pharmacy Museum on Drukarska Street lies a tranquil, herb-filled Renaissance courtyard and a hidden 'Hortus Medicus' garden.
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Ivan Franko's Personal Printing Press
A tiny, free museum tucked in a courtyard off Valova Street, showcasing the original printing press used by the national poet.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Krakow
Stare Miasto (Old Town)
The historic core and UNESCO site, encircled by the lush Planty Park.
Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter)
Once a separate town and the center of Jewish life, Kazimierz is now Krakow's most charismatic district.
Top-Gegenden in Lviv
Old Town (Stare Misto)
The historic heart and UNESCO World Heritage site, centered around the magnificent Rynok Square.
Armenian & Jewish Quarters
A quieter, more atmospheric district southeast of Rynok Square, rich with multicultural history.
Budgetvergleich
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Budget in Krakow
Budget in Lviv
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Krakow and Lviv are incredible destinations. Krakow excels in medieval architecture and Jewish heritage, while Lviv stands out for coffee culture and chocolate.
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