Security measures will be tightened at the Lviv City Hall observation deck following the tragedy

The municipal guard is already on increased duty at the City Hall, but new access restrictions are being prepared.

На вежі Ратуші посилять заходи безпеки / фото ЛМР

12 May, 18:12

Lviv City Hall plans to tighten security measures following a tragic incident that occurred at the end of April. This refers to the tower's observation deck — one of the most popular spots for Lviv residents and tourists.

Оглядовий майданчик на Ратуші - одне з найпопулярніших туристичних мість Львова / фото ЛМР

As reported to "Tvoe Misto" by the managing director of the Lviv City Council executive committee, Yevhen Boiko, security protocols were reviewed at the city council after the incident.

"After the recent case involving the suicide of a foreigner, we reviewed the entire security protocol. Consequently, throughout all operating hours, meaning from 17:15 to 21:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 21:00, a municipal guard officer is on duty there. We have also developed a series of solutions that involve the installation of additional security measures. We are currently coordinating them with the Office for the Protection of Cultural Heritage," — he noted.

The city council has not yet specified which additional security measures are planned for installation, but they emphasize that the changes must take into account the City Hall's status as an architectural monument.

How to visit the City Hall tower in Lviv

The Lviv City Hall tower is 65 meters high and is one of the city's most famous observation decks, offering a panorama of Lviv's historical center.

Ascending the tower is only possible with prior registration and during specified opening hours.

Opening hours:

Monday – Thursday: 17:15 – 21:00

Friday: 16:00 – 21:00

Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00

Important: you can only access the tower on the day of your visit with prior registration at the Tourist Information Center and after obtaining a pass.

The ticket office for visitors is located on the fourth floor of the City Hall, from where wooden stairs lead further up to the observation deck.

Ticket prices:

adult — 100 UAH

child (7–13 years old, full-time students) — 50 UAH

Free entry is provided for: children under 6, children with disabilities, orphans, children from large families, children of combat veterans, persons with disabilities, Chornobyl liquidators, combat veterans, family members of fallen Defenders of Ukraine, etc.

It is known that in February 2022, ascending the Lviv City Hall tower was temporarily closed due to Russia's full-scale invasion. Access was restored in June 2023 — already with restrictions.

As a reminder, on the evening of April 28, in Lviv, at the observation deck of the Town Hall tower occurred a tragic incident — a man jumped from a height and died. The deceased turned out to be a 42-year-old Australian citizen. According to the city council, he climbed the tower on his own.