Drohobych

Drohobych is a town in Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine, lying on the Tysmenytsia River. The built-up area spreads from the historic core across residential and industrial quarters, connected by wide roads.

The settlement received Magdeburg law in 1496, granting residents self-governance and their own jurisdiction. In the 19th century, the discovery of oil deposits in the surrounding area brought rapid economic growth.

With a population of roughly 100000, the town sits at the foot of the Carpathians, about 80 kilometers southwest of Lviv. The area was once an important center for salt extraction and oil production.

Regular train connections and intercity buses link the town with Lviv and other cities in the region. The center can be explored on foot, while marshrutkas serve outlying neighborhoods.

Local salt deposits have been worked for more than 600 years, with some underground chambers still accessible today. Visitors can see the old extraction layers at the local museum, which displays tools and historical documents.

Location: Drohobych Raion

Inception: 1387

Elevation above the sea: 297 m

Website: https://drohobych-rada.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 49.35000,23.50000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:45