This article is a beginning of a series of stories about popular tourist destinations that will simplify your selection tasks.

When planning a trip by car, it is very important to choose a good route. You need to drive so that the travel time and fuel consumption are minimal, and the number of places and impressions seen is maximum.

It’s up to you where you start the journey to Lviv. We start from Kyiv.

How to get to Lviv by car? Residents of the capital, Kyiv region or neighboring territories can plan a trip to Lviv via the M06 highway. According to routes.in.ua, this is one of the best roads in Ukraine.

60 kilometers from Kyiv is Radomysl Castle Museum. This is a private museum complex in Radomyshl city, Zhytomyr region. It was created by a Ukrainian doctor of medicine Olha Bohomolets. The exposition hall is located in the building of the old mill of 1902. The complex also has ritual and concert halls, a refectory and a landscape park.

The exit to the Castle is located in Kocherov village, 27 kilometers from the highway.

20 km from Kocherov is Korostyshiv city with the famous Korostyshivsky quarry. The labradorite, gabbro and gray granite had started to mine here at the beginning of 1850s. But in the days of Independent Ukraine the production was suspended, and the quarry was flooded. Now it’s a picturesque lake surrounded by rocks. You can come here for a picnic, take a swim or simply admire the stunning views of the canyon.

Another 30 km along the M06 highway and you are in Zhytomyr – the ancient city which, according to legend, was founded in 884. It is famous for its cathedrals, temples, suspension bridge and old cemeteries. Here you can also have a meal in one of the best places in the city according to Tripadvisor.

The next interesting place which is not difficult to reach by car is Koretsky Castle. The tower of this castle is depicted on the coat of arms of Korets city. Only ruins remained from the construction till nowadays. For those who are interested in the architecture of the early 14th century we recommend visiting this place. Moreover, the exit from the highway to the castle takes about 10 minutes.

The next stop of this trip is Rivne. Here you can make a halt and stay for the night. We advise you to choose the accommodation for stay and book an apartment for rent in Rivne on Dobovo service. Rental offers in Rivne start from 400 UAH per day.

After Rivne go to Dubno city, which is also rich in attractions. Here is the Palace of Ostrogski princes, Dubensky Castle and the Palace of Lubomirski princes. And 9 kilometers from Dubno there is Tarakanivsky fort in Tarakaniv village. It was built to protect the Kyiv-Lviv railway line during the time of the Russian Empire.

Another interesting place on the way to Lviv is Brody Castle. This 16th-century building was a fortress for residents during the Battle of Berestechko and Turkish campaigns, as well as a prison for prisoners.

In the same Brodsky district there is another castle – Pidhirtsi. It is well preserved, and together with Olesko Castle, is included in the excursion route “Golden Horseshoe of Ukraine”. Episodes for “D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers”, “With Fire and Sword”, “Wild Hunt of King Stach”, “Flood” films and others were shot on their territory.

The way to there is along the same M06 road with offshoots of 3 and 1.5 km to each place.

Castles and fortresses of Ukraine on the map mostly are concentrated in the western part of the country. A trip by car to western Ukraine will allow you to visit a large number of these antiquities and take your time to examine them.

And here is the last point of the route – Lviv. One of the most popular tourist cities in Ukraine. We can tell where to go in Lviv for a long time but we will highlight only the main and brightest places.

• Sights in the center of Lviv include Rynok Square, Town Hall, National Opera and Ballet Theater, Bernardine Church, Arsenal Museum, Dominican Cathedral.
  
• Attractions a little further from the center: High Castle Mountain, Lviv Citadel, St. George’s Cathedral, the Church of Saints Olga and Elizabeth, Lychakiv Cemetery, Shevchenkivsky Hai Park, Stryisky Park and more.
  
• The most popular places in Lviv are “Kryivka”, “Bachevsky’s Restaurant”, “Gasova Lampe”, “The first grill of the Meat and Justice restaurant”, “The most expensive restaurant of Galicia”, as well as “Virmenka” cafe, “Lviv Chocolate Workshop”, “Lvivskaya coffee mine” and “Cafe On Bambetli”.

Stay in this tourist mecca for at least a few days to visit the must-see places. You can find out how much an apartment in Lviv costs here. The price of an apartment for a day in Lviv depends on the location and level of comfort, and starts with an amount of 300 UAH.

We had to jump through the pages on the Internet during preparing material for publication. Now we know how long it takes to make a good route. Do not waste your time and take an already prepared trip plan. It will help you determine the main locations to visit. You can dilute the road with other interesting places yourself, because Kyiv – Lviv route has not only attractions but also fabulous landscapes of Ukrainian nature!

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