What to visit in Odessa - sights of the city by the sea. The best sights of colorful Odessa with photos and descriptions What to see and where to go in Odessa

Photo taken: August 2011

We started this 3-day trip around Odessa from city beaches. By the way, we arrived in Odessa from Moscow at night, and in the morning we were already exploring the surroundings in the area of ​​​​the Fontanskaya road. The coastline of the beaches here was a stone's throw away.

Odessa beaches

My friend and I walked along the health track from the Riviera, past the beach for the disabled, to the beach of 10th Fontana.

The beaches of the Riviera were even equipped with fresh water showers on the shore. I, in general, for the first time I meet such luxury on sea city beaches. We were also pleased with the tents with women's T-shirts.

Such funny women's T-shirts must be sold anywhere, but for some reason I noticed them for the first time only in Odessa.

Odessa, however, is a very beautiful and cheerful city. On the beaches here they sell funny women's T-shirts, and on Deribasovskaya - jokes. I personally saw a stall of a joke dealer on Deribasovskaya street, on which it was written that only a woman without brains loves a man without jokes.

We walked past the Maristella Club spa hotel, saw another beautiful Odessa seascape behind it, and then returned to go to the center.

I really wanted to get to Deribasovskaya, Primorsky Boulevard and the Marine Station. The list of cult sights of Odessa that we were going to visit was, of course, more complete.

List of attractions

The famous Russian poet Nikolai Kozyar, nicknamed the Liar (he visited Odessa with relatives more than 20 times), kindly advised what we need to do in this city. I quote:

• you need to visit Deribasovskaya,
• sit with Utyosov not far from Utochkin,
• take a walk at the seaport,
• climb the Potemkin Stairs,
• walk along Teschiny Bridge,
• skimp on Privoz,
• visit one of the most beautiful theaters in the world,
• visit 411 battery,
• take a walk along Primorsky Boulevard, admiring the plane trees.

For three days and two nights in Odessa, we all did just that.

Walks to the Seaport at night, as well as trips to Battery 411 and Privoz were framed in separate photo galleries.

In total, I took about 400 photos in Odessa, the best of which are presented here.

Deribasovskaya

The first time we entered Deribasovskaya from the Cathedral Square. Here, on the edge of the City Garden, one of the 12 chairs stands, and Leonid Utyosov sits on a bench.

At the other end of the flower bed, Leonid Utyosov is sitting on a bench.

Not far from Utesov, Sergey Utochkin is standing on the stairs in the same beautiful bronze uniform. Utochkin, by the way, was the second in Russia to take to the air in an airplane.

Next to this entertainment venue is the Pecheskago restaurant with Kisa and Osya at the entrance, attracting tourists. Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov are here - another attraction of Odessa.

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On Deribasovskaya there is another very beautiful place - this is the "Passage". While we have not moved far from Utochkin and Utesov, I propose to take a quick look at him.

Deribasovskaya, house 33. In this passage there are ordinary shops
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Once here, you can experience a real catharsis.

All the walls of the Passage on Deribasovskaya are decorated with sculptural compositions
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At first I stood and looked around. Then he started taking pictures. I understood that I was not in St. Petersburg, but in Odessa. And that all these sculptures adorn simple shops. In Moscow, for example, GUM looks a hundred times simpler.

These sculptures are the best shopping inspiration
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It is beautiful and calm here, there is no fuss and queues.

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This beautiful "Passage" was built by the architect Lev Vlodek. Then you can see another of his masterpieces - this is a house with atlantes on Gogol Street.

Monument to Joseph Deribas

By the way, I started my walk along Deribasovskaya from the end of this street. At the beginning of Deribasovskaya stands the founder of Odessa - Joseph Deribas with a shovel and a plan of the city.

Walking around Odessa at night was also very interesting. Every evening we went out to Deribasovskaya.

Odessa at night

Odessa is especially beautiful at night. Carriages go around the city at night.

Very good and kind people live in Odessa, at least we came across just such people. One girl, walking her Doberman in the evening, showed us the main sights of almost the entire center of Odessa at night.

We walked around Odessa at night for almost an hour. I looked around, not delving into the topographical subtleties of the city's environs. I know that we were definitely on Ekaterininskaya Square.

Then we walked along the Sabaneev bridge.

Here is Gogol Street ahead.

In the afternoon we once again walked along Gogol Street, looked at this old house number 14
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Old houses in Odessa deserve, in general, a more attentive attitude and a special conversation. There will be no quotes from Wikipedia and historical references. I'll just show you what I saw.

We walked along the Mother-in-law bridge. Mother-in-law's bridge sways like that - just tin.

The girl with the Doberman showed us another attraction of Odessa - this is house number 4 in Vorontsovsky Lane. The trick is that it is triangular in shape.

Here we said goodbye to the kind mistress of the Doberman and went for a walk further along the night Odessa by ourselves.

Seaside boulevard

Primorsky Boulevard lay ahead.

And here is another mayor of Odessa - Duke Duc de Richelieu. By the way, Duke is a relative of the well-known Cardinal Richelieu.

Here we went down the Potemkin stairs and looked at the Seaport in Odessa at night.

Then we walked along the night Seaside Boulevard. He was covered in night lights.

Behind Alexander Sergeevich is Dumskaya Square and the beautiful building of the Odessa City Hall.

Archaeological Museum

Here, very close, stands the beautiful building of the Odessa Archaeological Museum.

In front of the archaeological museum there is a sculpture of the heroes of the Greek legend Laokun and his two sons who fight snakes.

It is very close to the Odessa Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

However, it is better to look at the theater building during the day.

The building of the Odessa Theater is one of the most beautiful in the world, and is the main attraction of Odessa. Wikipedia says that Forbes magazine included the Odessa Theater in the list of the most unusual sights in Eastern Europe.

Photos of the Odessa Theater are presented here in high resolution, thanks to which the architectural details of this city landmark of Odessa can be viewed in more detail.

To the left of the theater stands the former house of Navrotsky
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Architecture of Odessa HD quality

Modern Odessa is very diverse. Its streets combine old architecture and typical Soviet buildings.

On the left in the photo is the Holy Assumption Cathedral, which is located in Odessa on Preobrazhenskaya Street, 70.

I started my walk around Odessa from Preobrazhenskaya Street, photographing all the old houses in a row. Personally, I was more interested in the old architecture of the city in Odessa.

All photos of old houses below are full size and in high HD quality.

By the way, in the old houses of Odessa, the furniture is also old.

Cafe "Gogol-Mogol"

There is one cool cafe on Gogol Street, which not only I consider Odessa landmark. Odessans themselves love him very much. The Gogol-Mogol fence consists of colored bicycles, there is a cool Dnepr refrigerator at the entrance, and the countertops inside the cafe are held up by books.

All these photos of "Gogol-Mogol" can be viewed in an enlarged form.

From Gogol Street we turned onto Teschin Bridge.

Mother-in-law bridge

Mother-in-law bridge is another attraction of Odessa. This bridge hangs very high and swings strongly.

"Southern Palmyra" is also known outside of Ukraine. This colorful town with sparkling humor has a rich history (due to the multinational composition of the population). Therefore, the Black Sea "pearl" will find something to surprise tourists. We have compiled a guide to the main attractions and today we will share information on where to go and what you must see in Odessa in order to get a complete impression of the city.

The main sights of Odessa

The Potemkin Stairs

This monumental building of the southern city, which Alexander Grin and Mark Twain sang in their time, is considered a symbol of the city and the main attraction of Odessa. The soaring structure is one of the most beautiful staircases in Europe. Today, the stone staircase is one of the the best places Odessa, which is definitely worth a visit.

Set aside a few hours and go for a walk along the 192 steps. And if you have a serious physical fitness - take part in the marathon to climb the "top" of the Potemkin Stairs. Such a sports competition is held on the Day of the Athlete.
Address: bul. Seaside

Opera theatre

If you are wondering where you can go in the evening in Odessa, we recommend visiting the Opera and Ballet Theatre. This is one of the most famous places not only in Odessa, but also outside the country. The building, erected in the Viennese Baroque style, looks luxurious not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Fans of cultural recreation will appreciate the quality of acoustics.

Also an interesting place for tourists will be the museum at the Odessa Opera House. Its exposition will allow guests of the city to feel the spirit of the Odessa Opera and touch its history.
Address: Per. Tchaikovsky

Deribasovskaya street

If you ask a passer-by where you need to visit in Odessa, he will say that the "southern Palmyra" begins precisely from the central promenade. This pedestrian street will delight you with the presence of cozy restaurants and cafes, shop windows. By the way, one of them "Passage" was built in the 19th century.

Seaside boulevard

The cult historical landmark of Odessa, spread out on a steep bank, has repeatedly changed its appearance. Although the boulevard is only 500 meters long, the recognizable Vorontsov Palace, the City Duma and an abundance of architectural monuments (including from the pedestal the guests of the city are "greeted" by Duc de Richilier.

Monument to 12 chairs

A life-size bronze monument is located on Deribasovskaya. It was erected in honor of Ilf and Petrov, who wrote the famous work. Coming closer to the back of the chair, tourists can read the most popular phrases of Ostap Bender and Kisi.
Address: st. Deribasovskaya

Greek Square

The recreation area, popular among locals and tourists, got its name thanks to the Greeks who settled in Odessa under the patronage of Empress Catherine II. In addition to fountains and flower beds, one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Athena shopping complex, is located here.

Odessa Museum of Western and Oriental Art

The building in which the museum is located is an architectural monument of Ukraine, built in the middle of the 19th century. The interiors of the palace are decorated with stucco, carvings and bronze fittings. The museum's collection will allow visitors to get acquainted with the peculiarities of Eastern, Western European and ancient art.
Address: st. Pushkinskaya, 9

Sea port

It is the largest passenger and cargo port in Ukraine. It has a marina, around which are concentrated the most interesting places in Odessa for tourists: Potemkin Stairs, Primorsky Boulevard, architectural structures).
Address: pl. Customs, 1

In the Black Sea city, there are also attractions that are underground. The sinister and mysterious catacombs are legendary. You can become a member of a day or night excursion and immerse yourself in a "parallel world", 2.5 thousand km long.

Market Privoz

Where to go in Odessa? Of course - to Privoz! A visit to the legendary market will help you to feel the atmosphere and flavor of the city even better. It is believed that everything can be bought here. Having looked at Privoz, do not forget to bargain.
Address: st. Imported, 14

Museums and exhibitions in Odessa

People who prefer cultural recreation should definitely visit the following places: Wax Museum "At Baba Ooty", smuggling museum, cinema museum.

Connoisseurs of quality alcohol will like it at. Permanent exhibitions are held here, where you will learn many subtleties of making a strong drink.

And if you are a real book lover, then by all means look into the local literary museum. Inside you will find 20 halls, each of which represents a certain artistic period.

What interesting things can be seen in Odessa for lovers of art and painting? Odessa exhibition of painting, decorative art and photography from Ukrainian and foreign masters at the Museum of Western and Oriental Art - this is the place where tourists should go.

Monuments of Odessa

Most of them are located in the central part of the city. Apart from Bronze Duke monument, which is the very first monument in Odessa, here it is worth looking at: a memorial to the founders of the city, a monument-tribute to Odessa residents Ilf and Petrov, the sculptural ensemble "Laocoön". By the way, the latter is an exact copy of the artifact located in the Vatican.

Odessa parks

The oldest a park cities them. Shevchenko abounds in historical sights: the Quarantine Wall, the monument to the dead sailors, the monument erected in honor of T.G. Shevchenko.

Victory Park is a 10-minute walk from the famous Arcadia. It has everything you need to relax: comfortable benches, sports and playgrounds and the highest fountain in Odessa.

istanbul park opened in Odessa quite recently, but has already managed to fall in love with local residents and vacationers. Gravel paths lead to an outlandish fountain, which is a huge stone with a grotto.

If you come to Odessa on vacation with children, be sure to go to Botanical Garden of Odessa National University, which presents a huge number of exhibits from around the world.

Temples of Odessa

As you know, Odessa is a multinational city. Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many buildings representing different religions here. It is noteworthy that Odessa churches will be of interest not only to believers, but also to lovers of unusual architecture.

The most popular temples in Odessa include: Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, Armenian Church located on the top of a hill near the sea, Church of St. Peter the Apostle and Lutheran Cathedral St. Paul, which has Romanesque and Gothic "features".

Viewpoints in Odessa

Those wishing to admire the beauty of "South Palmyra" should climb one of the observation platforms of the city. Observation deck of the Maritime Station will allow you to observe the beauty and grandeur of the city's iconic buildings: the Vorontsov Lighthouse, the Opera House. There is viewpoint and on Arcadia beach.

It cannot be said about Potemkin stairs and Mother-in-law bridge overlooking the harbor and the old part ever-smiling, hospitable city.

The surroundings are no less interesting than the city itself. You can admire the historical grandeur and beauty Belgorod-Dnestrovsky, which is one of the most ancient European cities. Also worth a visit the village of Shabo, which is the center of winemaking in Odessa. There is a museum on its territory, where you can learn about the process of establishing winemaking in the region.

When asked what place for walking and relaxing is the most popular and favorite in Odessa besides Deribasovskaya, you will certainly be answered: “Of course, Primorsky Boulevard.” And this is indisputable: built at the beginning of the 19th century, this is one of the best urban planning ensembles in Europe. Successfully connecting the city center with the sea, it is the front facade when getting to know Odessa from the sea side.

Opera theatre

One of the main attractions of Odessa is the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It is the first theater in Odessa in terms of time of construction, its significance and fame and is located in the very center of the city - Tchaikovsky Lane, 1. Nearby are Dumskaya Square, Primorsky Boulevard, as well as the world-famous Deribasovskaya Street.

Sights of Odessa - The Potemkin Stairs

Conceived as the main entrance to the city from the sea, the staircase has become a hallmark of Odessa. This is one of the most visited sights of Odessa, a masterpiece of architecture that attracts tourists from all over the world. Here, hundreds of Odessans and guests of the city meet the new and see off the old year. Many events and concerts take place here. And, according to the legend, this is the most expensive gift given to a woman in Odessa. And if you believe the rumors, then it is here that the stolen jewelry of Mishka-Yaponchik is hidden. The symbol of Odessa is the Potemkin Stairs.

Odessa, Ukraine:

Founded in 1794 by Katerina the Second to establish a mighty seaport, to strengthen the borders of the Russian Empire, Odessa has overturned its magnificence. Soon Odessa became one of the largest and richest places in Russia. Turned on business by the minds of Porto Franco and the benevolent climate, migrants and merchants from European and Asian lands, were beautiful and attainable success of houses in Odessa. From quiet fir place was named prosperity, a start to a good businesslike, positive and optimistic look and warmness of its inhabitants. Neither the bureaucracy, nor the war, or the famine, to create the Radian regime, could not blame the special spirit of the place. At the present hour, it is one of the largest places and the largest seaport in Ukraine. The city population is 1.1 million people. Odessa has developed a good business, tourism and development infrastructure and is popular for expensive business. The place itself is located on the coast of the Black Sea in Odessa Zatotsi. Odessa occupies a territory of 160 sq. km. The climate is moderately continental and quite dry, with a short, calm winter and a long, hot summer. . Roci has more than 290 sleepy days. Oskіlky Odeska region is winding along the meridian, the climate is 30-40 km. - stretching along the coast, in fact, ideal, with a strong smell of the sea that lingers with the aroma of the steppes. 35 Celsius.

Repeated languages: Odesa May repeat the language of the Week (Austrian Airlines and Ukrainian International Lines), Warsaw (LOT), Istanbul, Moscow, Athens, Aleppo, Dubai, Yerevan, Larnaca, Tel Aviv, Chisinau, Chisinau . The summer list may include other internal and external services.

Credit cards and exchange of goods: there are no daily problems with the apparent exchange in Odessa, as well as everywhere in Ukraine - exchange offices in Russia throughout the city and region, many of them work until night. US dollars, Euros and Russian Rubles can be exchanged at most exchange offices, although they can also be used for other currencies (up to 25 currencies). Be kind, respectful, that poor banknotes may not be accepted. Still the most popular credit cards are Visa and Master Card. American Express, Discovery, Diners are not accepted on the territory of Ukraine. In order to exchange traveler's checks for pennies, you will need your passport and receipts for the purchase of checks.

Significant memory "yatki:

BUT rkadiya- the largest beach in Odessa. Vіn looked splendidly in the wind - a large number of colors, shade trees, numerous restaurants and cafes with breathtaking terraces overlooking the sea. Being a little expensive, stinks are really good for drinks and snacks. Crimea swimming and sunbathing, You can rent scooters, mushroom boats and other floating transport services for moderate prices.

If you have children, go to the World of Children of the Tropicana - it's awesome, it suits them. A dekilka of night clubs on the birch of Arcadia.

Obviously, Arcadia is not for people who joke on their own, but the stench can know a quiet place, passing far.

University Botanical Garden: beautiful gardens were founded in 1867 and moved to French Boulevard (where the stench is located at the present hour), in 1880. other regions grow here. With the sea in the background, the beauty of the garden is majestic. And it’s really amazing, because the state is able to take revenge on everything at the government station on a subsistence budget and without wages. Ymovіrno, stink really love gardens..

University Botanical Garden: beautiful gardens were founded in 1867 and moved to French Boulevard (there are stinks in the summer), in 1880. With rare varieties of roslin, you can plant in gardens, more than 800 varieties of trees and roslin from different climatic zones of the SND, and growing here .

AT Deribasovskaya street- the very heart of Odessa. What gives Deribasovskaya її a unique character - the architecture is beautiful, the people are friendly, it is easy to sit on the terraces of numerous cafes and restaurants, beautiful cobblestones, no traffic disruption and great shades of linden trees. Whose special character is alive to the protyag of the Radian hours, if the adhering to the Radian canons was highly promoted. Deribasovskaya Veda to the Missky Garden with a fountain, an old pergola and a sculpture of a lion and a lion. The Mіs'kyi Sad bouv vuvuvannya nezabara nіslja zasnuvannya Odesa i buv її first park.

souvenir market with the support of artists and maisters, who demonstrate their cashing robots right here. The prices are really low, and the words are beautiful. Bargaining is obviously possible. Do not miss this place, if you want to win the right Odessa gifts.

French boulevard: Cobblestone and high acacia trees on this boulevard are most reminiscent of Stara Odesa. This place was like a house of rich merchants in Odessa in the old days. Now this boulevard is one of the most picturesque resort areas in Odessa.

The cable car runs along the Boulevard down to Lanzheron beach. Tse - funny and cost less than 2 hryvnia. A steep hump overlooking the French Boulevard overlooking 3 beaches below. Paths and walks lead down the steep descent to the sea through the green zone, closed for transport traffic. Tse favorite place for picnics.

O First Theater It is one of the best in Europe after the Vidensky Opera House in terms of architecture. Vitonhenhenen Intranship at the Style Viden Baroko, Zmіshany with elements of the іtalsi Renesansa I French Roco, the sculptural cereal, the gang -mifologa, the Lip, adhere to the “єdonniy ibi і і і і і і і і і І і і і І і і і і і і І і і і і і І і і і І і і І і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і і q. majestic life is a platform to look around, from which you can dance all the places.Now the Theater is being reconstructed.The ballet is actually good, although the actors cannot make you feel as bad as a room.

P rimorsky boulevard and Potomkinsky descend:
Awakened in 1837, Potomkinsky descend - more often than not, to look at the harbor and inflow. The monument to Duke de Richelieu is erected over the descents 142 meters in length. Marveling at the beast down, the steps themselves become invisible. Tse, prote, optical illusion, that’s why the width of the descents in the base is twice as large, lower in the mountains. There is a completely new passenger terminal at the entrance to the place. Dark sycamore trees and chestnut trees, numerous lava trees and a beautiful view of the sea make Primorsky Boulevard unique for tourists and for citizens. People who come here, sing for a decade of years - sawingly marveling at the Sea Port, povny ships, ships and yachts, enjoying the tіnnu and mors with a breeze. Near the zahіdny kіnci boulevard - the Palace of Count Vorontsov and the Greek colonnade, how to go to the harbor and also represent a beautiful view of the inlet. Row behind the palace - this is the name of "Part of Old Odessa" - a steep place, a well and a sculpture of a girl with a glare. Young people traditionally come here to take pictures.

Bringing It is one of the largest farm markets in the world and competes with markets in Istanbul and Mexico City. Everything here is real and seasonal in the CIS, plus even more. More space for shopping.

Archaeological Museum:
The Odessa Archaeological Museum was the first museum to be founded in the city and is one of the oldest in the SND. More than 160,000 exhibitions, which will provide a miraculous illustration of the Pivnichny coast of the Black Sea - from the first people appeared before the appearance of the ancient Russian state, Kievan Rus. The museum shows ancient exhibits - a collection of priceless embellishments and koshtovnosti from 5 to 1 hundred years BC and coins dated from the 6th century BC. The excavations of Olvi, Chersonesos, Pantikapєї, Tyri and other ancient Greek colonies on the Black Sea have become the leading ranks of these collections

Art Museum: The museum has a wonderful collection of paintings 14 - 15 and 18-19 centuries - Aivazovsky, Ripin, Vrubel, Serov, Savrazov and Kramskoy. The paintings of the beginning of the 20th century were also presented, including the works of Roerich, Benz, Somov, Serebryakova, Kandinsky. The building of the museum became the palace of Count Potocki and was inspired in 1805. The halls were embellished with finely crafted steles, beautiful parquet underlays, broken up with rare views of trees and beautiful marmur stone slabs, giving a vitonchen atmosphere to the high-class collections of paintings.

Literary Museum: It was the place of residence of Count Gagarin. Budіvlya povnіstyu vіdnovlena i dіysna beautifully. The museum stocks 40,000 exhibitions. New representation of Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Jewish, Bulgarian, etc. writers and scholars of the language from Odessa. The list includes approximately 300 names. If you learn literature, then this museum is of great interest to you.

Viyskovo-Marine Museum: At the Budіvlі Vіyskovo-Maritime Museum there was an English Club, founded in 1842. The museum has extensive collections, like tracing the history of the city's shipbuilding and navigation from ancient times to our hour. The exhibitions include automatic models, diagrams and instruments, which are victorious on the ship's grounds and radio cabins. Here is an immіtation to the sound of hvil.

Museum of Western and Hidden Art: One of the best in Ukraine. Museum of foundations in 1924 on the basis of private gatherings in the booth of a wealthy Odessa trader. The museum has a marvelous collection of European masterpieces and antiques from Italy, Holland, France and Flanders. Collections include exact copies of ancient sculpture, ancient Greek ceramics and Roman pottery. Similar art is represented by robots in China, Japan, India, Mongolia and Tibet. INTER"єR PISCHNY: steles and parquet pidlogs, crushed from different varieties of wood

Odessa is a port city, a resort city that welcomed adventurous and talented migrants from France, Italy and the rest of Europe with open arms. Their creative activity today is reflected in the architectural outlines of Odessa. Here, each street and house has its own special family history - sometimes intriguing, funny, and sometimes quite sad.

The combination of great sea air, the sunny climate of the Black Sea coast and the amazing hospitality of the locals make Odessa a popular holiday destination. In the summer months, the city is filled with colorful, cheerful masses of tourists. People walk along the embankments until morning and enjoy the romantic sounds of the sea surf, sunbathe on the beaches and enjoy visiting historical places Odessa.

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Odessa became the third city in the Russian Empire where the theater appeared. The first building was built in 1810, but after a few decades it burned down. The following appeared at the end of the 19th century and is still working. The building was built in the Viennese Baroque style. The auditorium, unique in terms of acoustics, is decorated with French Baroque elements.

In the 19th century, the Duke de Richelieu emigrated to the Russian Empire due to the events of the French Revolution, and for some time served as governor of Odessa. He is considered one of the founders of Odessa. The monument was opened in 1828 at the initiative of the current mayor Count Lanzheron. F. Boffo and I. Martos worked on the sculpture. The monument adorns Primorsky Boulevard in Odessa.

The staircase existed even before the appearance of Odessa and led to the top of the hill, where the Turkish fortress stood. After the territory was ceded to the Russian Empire, the staircase was reconstructed under the direction of the architect F. Boffo. During the last restoration in 1933, some platforms were asphalted, the parapets were faced with pink granite, and the staircase lost 8 steps.

One of the central streets of Odessa, a popular city attraction. It was originally named after Admiral Jose de Ribas, who participated in the construction of the Odessa port. The street is a paved pavement, which gradually descends to the sea. Deribasovskaya Street is dominated by 19th century buildings. There are various monuments in the squares and on the sidewalks.

One of the most picturesque streets of Odessa, a favorite place for promedan citizens and tourists. The alley is planted with chestnuts, maples, plane trees and lindens, which gives it a romantic "landscape" look. Primorsky Boulevard is built up with buildings in the style of the Italian Renaissance and Classicism. They spoil the view of the construction of the Soviet period a little. The street is the front facade of Odessa and looks very advantageous from the sea.

The residence of the Governor-General M. Vorontsov, built in 1834. The building was seriously damaged during the Crimean War. The shelling of the Anglo-French squadron turned it into ruins. Subsequently, the palace was restored and continued to be used as a governor's residence, later a men's gymnasium was opened on its territory. In Soviet times, it served as a center for children's creativity and education.

A Neo-Gothic mansion on Gogol Street, called the "Shah's Palace" because the Persian Shah Muhammad Ali once stayed here. The ruler fled to Odessa after the revolutionary events in Iran. The mansion is a building of the middle of the 19th century, built for the Polish aristocrat Z. Brzhozovsky. Now the office of a private company is located on its territory.

Vowel Orthodox Cathedral in Odessa. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was the largest Orthodox church in the Russian Empire. At the same time, up to 9 thousand people could attend the service. Here rested the remains of M. Vorontsov and his wife. In 1936, the building was blown up by the decision of the Soviet authorities. The cathedral was completely restored in the 2000s, and the remains of the Vorontsov family were returned to their original place.

The monastery grew out of the bishop's residence of the beginning of the 19th century. In 1922, the Soviet government decided to confiscate property and blow up churches, but the monastery still continued to exist, although representatives of the schismatic movement settled on its territory. In 1944, the monastery was completely revived; since 1946, the summer residence of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church has been located here.

The museum appeared in 1923, it was based on exhibits from private collections. In the future, museum funds were replenished at the expense of the Kyiv Museum of Western and Oriental Art and the St. Petersburg State Hermitage. Today it is considered one of the largest art collections in Ukraine. It presents the art of the countries of the East, Western Europe and the ancient historical period.

The exposition is located in the Potocki Palace, an architectural monument of the 19th century in the classical style. The museum was opened in 1899 thanks to the activities of the Odessa Society of Fine Arts. The first exhibits were transferred from the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Now the museum funds contain icons, paintings, graphics, collections of arts and crafts.

The museum appeared in 1825 on the basis of a private collection. The largest collection of archaeological artifacts of the ancient culture of the Northern Black Sea region is stored here. Also in the funds there are exhibits from ancient egypt, ancient Greece and Rome. Particularly interesting are the collections of items made of precious metals, decorations from the burial grounds of the Scythians and Sarmatians, and luxury items recovered from the burial mounds of nomads.

A house on Primorsky Boulevard with a rather interesting architectural design. If you look at it from a certain angle, it will seem as if the structure has no side walls. This effect was achieved thanks to the triangular layout of the building (this trick was implemented due to lack of funds for construction). locals nicknamed the building "Witch House".

The construction is recognized as one of the most picturesque in Odessa and the most successful creation of the architect L. Vlodek. The facade of the building is decorated with figures of two Atlanteans carrying the vault of heaven on their shoulders. These figures are not bas-reliefs, they form an independent sculptural group. Before the revolution, the building belonged to the Faltz-Fein family - honorary citizens of Odessa.

An architectural monument of the XIX-XX centuries, which is located at the intersection of Preobrazhenskaya and Deribasovskaya streets. The complex houses a hotel and shopping malls. The roof of the building is decorated with a real steam locomotive. The interior space of the Passage resembles the interiors of the Moscow GUM. Before the Revolution of 1917, the most prestigious and expensive stores in Odessa were located here.

The hotel was built during the “hotel boom” at the beginning of the 20th century, when tenement houses were built in large numbers. Each trading company that had free capital sought to invest in the construction of the next hotel. Bolshaya Moskovskaya was built at the expense of Dementiev & Co. it luxury building in Art Nouveau style has become one of the most popular Odessa hotels.

Historical hotel of the late XIX century (5 stars according to modern classification). The building was designed by A. Minkus and A. Bernardazzi. After the construction was completed, the Bristol immediately gained fame as the most luxurious hotel in Odessa. Between 2002 and 2010 The building was closed for renovation. As a result of restoration work, the historical appearance of the 19th century was completely restored.

System underground tunnels and labyrinths, the total length of which is approximately 2500 km. The catacombs arose along with the beginning of the construction of the city in the 18th century. Previously, there were quarries where limestone was mined. Odessa catacombs are considered the most complex, long and mysterious in the world. Until now, many sections of the underground passages have not been fully explored.

Pedestrian bridge that connects Zhvanetsky Boulevard and Primorsky Boulevard. The name "Teschin Bridge" was invented by the townspeople. In Soviet times, there was a legend that the passage was built specifically for the first secretary of the Odessa Regional Committee, so that it would be easier for him to get to visit his mother-in-law through the ravine. In this place, newlyweds traditionally hang iron locks, symbolizing strong marriage bonds.

The history of the market is inextricably linked with the history of the development of trade in Odessa. The market place was organized in 1827. Here they traded mainly imported goods, so the market has such a name. In the early 2000s a general renovation was carried out. As a result, office buildings and modern shopping centers appeared on the territory of Privoz.

City amusement park, equipped according to the latest technical achievements in this field. There is entertainment for both the youngest children and their adult parents. Visitors are amused by clowns, cartoon characters and other fabulous creatures. The park has a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, fun mazes and many types of carousels.

City park, where in the past the turbulent life of Odessa society was in full swing. The garden was founded by Felix de Ribas at the beginning of the 19th century. On the territory there is a musical pavilion, the Summer Theatre, several monuments and sculptural compositions, a fountain. The city garden was renovated and reconstructed in 2007. The park continues to play the role of a favorite place for recreation and walks.

Dolphinarium "Nemo" is located next to the beach "Langeron", it was opened in 2005. This is a multifunctional entertainment complex, which includes: an oceanarium, a hotel, a chain of restaurants, beaches, and a dolphin therapy center. Nemo constantly hosts exciting dolphin shows and romantic night performances. Visitors can also swim with these amazing animals.

The resort area in Odessa, located within the Primorsky district. Arcadia is the very center of the holiday life of the city. It is home to countless restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and walking streets. The local beach is the most convenient in Odessa, as a natural gentle slope leads to it. In the high season, life in Arcadia is in full swing around the clock, noisy streets do not stop for a minute.

The memorial depicts a beautiful young woman with a child in her arms. It was placed on the Odessa embankment in memory of the sailors who did not return from the battles. The monument was erected in 2002 on the territory of the Odessa port. Quite quickly, the modest monument became a city landmark, where numerous tourists like to be photographed.