Welcome to Lviv – Heart of Galicia

Hi, I’m Nick. I was born and raised in this incredible city—once called Lvov, Lviv, Lwów, and more. For centuries, Lviv has been a crossroads of cultures: Ukrainian, Polish, Jewish, Armenian, and others. The city’s story is shaped by empires, migrations, and changing borders.

Whether you’re researching your family’s roots in Galicia, planning a visit, or just curious about Lviv’s unique past, you’re in the right place. Here you’ll find guides to genealogy, rare photos, city histories, old maps, and much more—all collected by someone who grew up there.

Dive in below or browse the menu. I hope these pages help you discover something new about Lviv, your ancestors, or yourself.

Explore Lviv & Galicia

Featured Sections

• Lviv Timeline: Names & Identities
  Discover how the city's names and local identities changed through centuries of shifting empires.
• The Origins of Galicia-Volhynia Principality According to the Chronicles
  Explore the rise of this historic East Slavic state, its rulers, names, and legacy in old Rus’, Polish, and Western sources.
• Historic Postcards and photos of Lwów (Lemberg, Lviv, Lvov): Old Views of the City
  Rare vintage postcards. Historical images and street scenes, famous landmarks, and everyday life in the city from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.