My hometown I'm from Lviv. This is a large industrial and commercial center of Westen Ukraine. Its narrow old streets and its historic centre make it one of the best places in the country. Lviv was founded as a fort in the mid-13th centure by Danylo Halytskyy and was named after his son Lev, which means lion. The lion is a historical symbol of the city. For centuries it has been the Western Ukraine's main city. The city was given the title of the cultural capital of Ukraine. The historical center is a part of the UNESCO Word Heritage list. It is not surprising that the city has the lagest number of monuments in Ukraine. It is wonderful city where anyone can find something interesting for himself. Ferst of all I recomommend to visit the Lviv Chocolate Factory. For a long time lviv has been famous for it chocolade, which is exported to various countriesin Europe. That's why its advaisable to try the local handmade chocolate. Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the most famous and most beautiful Opera Hauses in Europe. Its fundation stone was laid in 1897. My favorite place in Lviv is "High Castle". This is the highest place of the city with the nice park and observation point that overlooks the magnificent panoramic views of the city. I think the heart of Lviv is the tower of the Lviv City Hall. After going up 408 steps, it is also possible to get a bird's eyeview of the city. There are many cozy cafes and restauronts in Lviv. The most interesting restauront is legendary "Kriivka" with authentic Ukrainian cuisine. I miss my Lviv and I hope next spring I will visit my city.