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Kosmonavtov,62
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Tel.: 8048 7870196
Tel mob: +38067 5037594
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Odessa Ukraine
History
 Odessa
is the 5th largest city in Ukraine and
the most important city of trade. Odessa
is the largest city along the entire
Black Sea. Many years ago, Odessa was
once the 3rd leading city in old Russia,
after Moscow and St. Petersburg. Odessa
looks more like a city located on the
Mediterranean, having been heavily
influenced by French and Italian styles.
Odessa has always had a spirit of
freedom, probably endowed to her by her
location and by her ability to accept
many different peoples. The city is a
diversity of Ukrainian, Russian,
Moldavian, Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian,
Caucasian, Jewish, Turkish, Vietnamese
and so forth.
Modern Odessa is a city rebuilding
herself, and her downtown is slowly
being revitalised. Odessa is well-known
as the capital of humour, probably due
to the great variety of people and her
southern location on the Black Sea.
Today, Odessa is referred to as the "Pearl
of the Black Sea", "Odessa Mama" and "Southern
Palmira" by many.
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 THE
OPERA HOUSE is one of the best in Europe,
goes after Vienna Opera House from
architecture standpoint.
Exquisite inside decor in the style of
Viennese baroque blended with elements
of the Italian Renaissance and French
rococo, sculptural groups taken from
Greek mythology, the stucco moldings and
guilt friezes combined with the red
velvet of the seats and boxes - all this
tends to create a special atmosphere.
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 DUKE
DE RICHELIEU
Statue of the Duke of Richelieu. The
Duke of Richelieu was one of Odessa's
founders. The bronze statue was first
erected in 1828 by the St. Petersburg
sculptor I. Martos and architect A.
Melnikov. The Statue is located just
before the Potemkinskaya Stairs, one of
the most famous attactions in Odessa
Built in 1837, POTEMKIN STEPS
are the best place to view the busy
harbors and the bay. The famous monument
to Duke de Richelieu overlooks steps of
142m length.
Looking down from the top, the steps
themselves become invisible, only the
landings can be seen. On either side of
the stairs there is a stone parapet and
the two appear to run parallel.
This, however, is an optical illusion,
because in reality the width of the
stairs of the bottom flight is double
that of the top flight. At the bottom of
the steps is the city's brand new
passenger ship terminal and convention
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 Shady
platens and chestnut trees, numerous
benches and magnificent sea view make
the PRIMORSKY BOULEVARD
irresistible both for tourists and
Odessans. People coming here stay for
hours - gazing at the Sea Port full of
ships, boats and yachts, enjoying shade
and sea breeze. At the west end of the
Boulevard is Count Vorontsov Palace and
a Grecian colonnade which overlooks the
harbor and also provides a fine view of
the bay.
Next to the palace is so called 'Piece
of Old Odessa" - steep bridge, the well
and sculpture of girl with a jar.
Newlyweds traditionally come here to
have their pictures taken.
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DERIBASOVSKAYA STREET
Is the very heart of Odessa. What lends
Deribasovskaya its unique character is
magnificent architecture, tons of people
leisurely sitting on terraces of
numerous cafes and restaurants, perfect
cobblestones, no vehicle traffic and big
shady linden trees. This special
character has survived even through the
Soviet times when conforming Soviet
canons was highly recommended.
Deribasovskaya leads to the City Gardens
with its fountain, old summerhouse and
sculpture of lion and lioness. City
Gardens were laid out shortly after the
foundation of Odessa and were its first
park.
The Souvenir Market with a crowd of
artists and craftsmen demonstrating
their works is situated right here.
Prices are really low, and some items
are gorgeous. Bargains are common. Don't
miss it if you want to get originally
Odessan souvenirs
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 The
cobblestone and tall acacia trees on
this boulevard are most reminiscent of
Old Odessa. This place was home to
Odessa's wealthy merchants in old days.
Now this is one of the most picturesque
resort districts in Odessa.
The cable car rides from the Boulevard
down to the Lanzheron Beach. It is fun
and costs less than 1 hryvna. The steep
hill parts the Frantsuzsky Boulevard
from 3 beaches beneath. Paths and stairs
lead downhill to the Sea through a green
zone closed to vehicle traffic. It is a
favorite sight for picnics.
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 Arcadia
is the most developed beach in Odessa.
It looks gorgeous in summer - plenty of
flowers, shady trees, numerous
restaurants and cafes with tidy sea view
terraces. Being a little bit pricey,
they are really good for drinks and
snacks.
Besides swimming and sunbathing, you can
rent paddleboats, rowboats and other
sailing vehicles for moderate prices. If
you are taking kids, check out Tropicano
Children World - probably, they would
like it.
There are several outdoor nightclubs by
the beach in Arcadia. Surely, Arcadia is
not for solitude seekers, but they can
find a quiet place by walking further.
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