Italian Courtyard is located in building #6 on the Rynok Sq, which once used to be the residence of the polish king Jan III Sobieski - a well-known figure not only in the history of Poland but Europe as well. He was the one who won a battle at Vienna in 1683 and, therefore, set Europe free from Turks. 

As you pass through a narrow hallway of building #6, you'll come out into a charming Italian Courtyard. During the summer time, there is a coffee house, where everyone could come, order a cup of coffee and enjoy a cozy atmosphere of this place. On weekends you'll be able to see many newly-weds going through this place. They come here for a photo-shoot, and you too have a great opportunity to have a couple of pictures of this place added to your own collection. The entrance fee is less than $1, so why not come there?

Building №6 on the Rynok (or Market) Square is part of Lviv History Museum, which exhibits the Royal Halls. The building is also known as Kornyakt House or Sobieski House.

Built in the middle of 16th century it has become the residence of the wealthy and most distinguished buglers in Lviv at that time - Constantine Kornyakt. In 1640, however, it went into possession of Jakub Sobieski, father of King Jan III of Poland. Since this time on, a beautiful six-window house served a residence of the Polish King.

This building has witnessed many important historical events. In 1686 a Peace Treaty was signed in this house between Poland and the Moscovy State, whereby Poland relinquished its hold on Kiev and that part of Ukraine that lay on the left bank of the Dnipro River and was committed to respect the rights and faith of Ukrainian population and put an end to their oppression.

On the second floor, there is the Royal Halls Museum, which will tell you the history of this building in details. You will be able to admire the beauty of an inner decor, original furniture and porcelain as well as see the pictures of people, who once owned this building. Among the exhibits you will also find a quaint 19-century symphonious music box and one of the most mysterious exhibits - the Dragon Chair, which was brought to Lviv from Germany after the WWII.

Kornyakt's House is a remarkable monument of Lviv civil architecture of the Renaissance period and it's a highly recommended place to visit in Lviv.

"Coffee Mine" is a very popular coffee shop in Lviv. Here you can try some good freshly-mined coffee as well as buy souvenirs to memorize this unique experience. All guests of the house are invited to go down to the mine to help miners do their job. The best helpers will be treated to a cup of "sealed coffee" - specialty of the house!

This cozy place enjoys a superb location, putting guests within earshot of the main square of Lviv. Ukraine is not exactly known for understated elegance, but this hotel has it by the antique vase-load. Dark leathers, hardwood floors, marble fireplaces and oriental rugs make these stylish digs and good service comes as standard. A renovation in 2011 in creased the number of rooms from 12 to 29, and also saw a wine cellar added in which guests of Lviv can taste international and Ukrainian vintages.