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The current building of the Lviv City Hall was constructed in the Viennese Classicist style in the middle of the 19th century. Foundations of the new City Hall were laid in a year; its construction was finished in 1835. The construction cost an enormous amount of money for that time – half a million crowns. The new City Hall had 9 halls and 156 rooms. Apart from the magistrate it housed a school, a savings bank, municipal archives, and other establishments. The tower grew to a height of almost 65 metres, and a clock made in the workshop of the Viennese Polytechnic was mounted in it. The fate of the new City Hall was not unclouded either: during the revolution of 1848 as a result of artillery battering the tower caught fire and its dome fell. The building was renovated in 1851 in its current form: the City Hall tower, instead of being topped by a dome, was completed with the serrated edge of early medieval towers. A new clock, made in 1852 at the Viennese Stil Factory, has been performing its duty for Lvivites without fail for half a century; the tolling of its bells is an organic part of the city’s aura. If you reach the gallery of the City Hall right at the moment when the clock strikes and make a wish, it will certainly come true In 1883 the City Hall was connected via telephone wires to the fire brigade and other local establishments. The city magistrate resided in the City Hall, and after the right of self-government was granted to Lviv in 1870, the city president resided here. On the 1st of November 1919 the national blue-and-yellow flag was hoisted on the City Hall tower for the first time; since the 3rd of April 1990 the national flag of Ukraine has been permanently waving in the sky above Lviv. Nowadays, as in times past, the City Council of Lviv resides in the building; this, however, does not prevent tourists from walking along its corridors and climbing to its highest point.

TravelLocal, now proudly B Corp Certified, is a travel company with a difference. We forge partnerships with hundreds of handpicked, locally-owned tour operators in over 80 destinations worldwide, crafting amazing tailor-made holidays. Our mission? To reimagine travel by making it fairer and more sustainable. Each journey with us contributes to making travel a force for good. At TravelLocal, travel is more than mere exploration. It's about genuine human connections made across the world and the incredible, life-changing rewards that come from sustainable practices - for travelers, locals, and the planet. In the last few years, we have helped more than 50,000 customers from 90 countries to create their perfect trip on the TravelLocal platform. Each time they book with us, they're connecting with the heart of their destinations, supporting our local tour operators, increasing local employment and changing a whole industry for the better. They get an amazing trip, too – the kind that only local knowledge and expertise can create. We're a VC-backed entity with a footprint in Bristol and Berlin, embracing a flexible, remote-friendly work culture. Join us in shaping a more connected and sustainable world through travel.

WHO WE ARE: At Urban Adventures, ‘responsible tourism’ isn’t just a marketing catch phrase. It’s at the heart of everything we do, from how we design our tours, to who we employ, to where we grow our business.  We use locally owned infrastructure and businesses to make sure the money you spend on travel is injected back into the local economy. WHAT WE DO: We’re about stepping into the community, and understanding how we can better connect as travellers. Whether we’re exploring world famous sites or hidden gems, you’ll be tasting, touching and smelling the city. On our 1500+ tours in 150+ cities, you’ll hear tales straight from the people who live there. Our breadth of destinations also means we can act as a global DMC creating bespoke products for brands (like the New York Times), agents, and conference or meeting planners. CONNECT WITH US: All our product is proprietary to Urban Adventures and is available for resale via API feed. Get in touch if you’re interested in distributing the best products on the planet as an agent or affiliate. We create product by giving passionate, locals the opportunity to start and own their own Urban Adventures Tour business. We give you everything you need with no upfront costs and work with you to make your new business sustainable and profitable following our tried and true formula. You bring the passion for your city and the commitment and work ethic to follow the program. If you are thinking of starting a tour business - get in touch before starting the expensive work of building your own website and trying to get your ideas to the world. We've got all that figured out. We are particularly interested in hearing from change makers, Social Enterprises, Micro Finances, NGO's and non-profits who have inspirational stories to tell about their cities. We'd love to amplify those voices, create revenue streams, build a tight, simple and non-disruptive process around donor visits and thereby increase overall donation pools.