For the first time, tourists and locals will soon be able to climb the western tower of the Lviv Organ Hall, enjoying panoramic views of the city from more than 40 meters above ground.
Taras Demko, director of the Organ Hall, told LVIV.MEDIA that the first tours will take place on September 14, with time slots at 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, and 17:00. Groups will be limited to ten people, and registration will open on September 8–9 via the Organ Hall’s official social media pages. Following this initial launch, visits to the observation deck are expected to continue in a trial format before opening regularly to the public.
The Organ Hall building, originally the Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary Magdalene, was constructed between 1600 and 1612 on the site of an older wooden church. The towers were added around the 19th century. In the 1960s, the building was adapted to house the Lviv Conservatory’s Organ Hall.
“These towers served various functions over the centuries – defensive purposes, bell towers. Nobody has ever climbed this western tower before, except technical staff. From there, you can enjoy spectacular views in all directions. It’s also unique because music is constantly playing in the hall below – rehearsals, concerts, the organ, the Homín choir, the Luhansk Philharmonic Orchestra. Visitors ascending the tower can even hear what’s happening in the hall,” explained Demko.
Before opening to visitors, the tower underwent restoration. “It was a challenging task because the tower is very old, with many wooden floors and beams, and it was quite unsafe. The stairs, shutters, and walls inside were all restored. Now it is safe, clean, and beautiful,” Demko added.
This new addition promises a rare cultural and architectural experience, offering visitors a chance to combine breathtaking city views with the live sounds of Lviv’s celebrated music scene.
