Historical Events and Conflicts
This timeline highlights the major historical events, conflicts, and sieges that have shaped Lviv's history.
1340
Polish Conquest
Lviv is taken by forces of Casimir III of Poland, marking the beginning of Polish rule.
1387
Homage to Polish King
Petru II of Moldavia pays homage to Polish King Władysław II Jagiełło, making Moldavia a vassal principality.
1648
Cossack Siege
Lviv is besieged by Cossacks, a significant event in the city's military history.
1655
Second Cossack Siege
The city is besieged by Cossacks again, highlighting ongoing conflicts.
1656
Lwów Oath
The Lwów Oath is sworn, a pledge of loyalty to the Polish king.
1672
Turkish Siege
Lviv is besieged by the Turks, a critical event in its military history.
1675
Battle of Lwów
The Battle of Lwów takes place, involving Polish and Turkish forces.
2014
Euromaidan and Ukrainian Revolution
Lviv is involved in the 2014 Euromaidan regional state administration occupation and the subsequent Ukrainian revolution.
2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Lviv became the nation's de facto western capital in February 2022 as some embassies, government agencies, and media organizations were relocated from Kyiv due to the direct military threat to the capital. During the war, Lviv faced several Russian missile attacks
