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Danylo Pohrebniak

Lviv tours with Danylo Pohrebniak

Meet the author

Hello!

I’m Danylo Pohrebniak, and I research the history of Lviv and Galicia. What interests me most is the people: their lives, the secrets of old houses and the unexpected events that bring the past to life.

I trained as a lawyer. That background taught me to read documents carefully, compare accounts and distinguish facts from assumptions. I bring the same approach to archives, historical criminal cases and court reports. The truth can be more compelling than a detective novel.

I share my discoveries in the podcast Stories Under the Microscope, exploring little-known events, archival cases and mysteries from Galicia’s past. You can find every episode on this website.

On my tours, I invite you into the world of the city’s former residents. The stories I tell are grounded in sources and documents.

I offer tours in English, Ukrainian and Polish, including private walks.

I look forward to meeting you in Lviv!
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Historical walking tours of Lviv

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A private tour of Lviv with DanyloPhoto: Ruslan koshiv · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized

A private tour of Lviv with Danylo

Every visitor has a personal reason for coming to Lviv. Some want to discover the city for the first time; others are looking for family addresses or have a passion for architecture or history. Some have already seen the main sights and are keen to explore other neighbourhoods…

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Walking tour of Lviv’s historic centre

Walking tour of Lviv’s historic centre

Join me for a walk through Lviv's historic centre — a city of merchants and craftspeople, printers and artists, entrepreneurs and people whose everyday lives shaped the city. I will show you Rynok Square, the Armenian and Jewish quarters, Ruska Street, the remains of the city…

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The Black House and its residents 46:18

The Black House and its residents

The Black House is one of the landmarks of Lviv’s Rynok Square. Behind its dark façade lies much more than architectural history. Its residents included an Italian merchant and customs collector, a family of pharmacists, a doctor and mayor who left the city…

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