Odesa's great cemeteries are not gloomy backwaters — they're outdoor museums, social history in stone. Walk them slowly: you'll meet the city's elites and its everyday people, see art and architecture, and learn about customs still practiced by families today.
Standing at the southern gateway to Odesa's sprawling Peremoha Park, April 10 Square marks a turning point in the city's World War II story.
Among the sights of Odesa, Prymorskyi Boulevard has long been deservedly popular.
Odesa is a very old city, built atop even older settlements conquered over the ages even before the Greek era of the 6th century BC.
Odesa, the Pearl of the Black Sea, has always danced to its own rhythm—part southern European port, part Ukrainian heartland, and part seaside stage for life's colorful drama. Here's how to make the most of a weekend exploring its treasures, old and new.
Visit Utesov's Bench, an iconic landmark in the heart of Odesa, dedicated to the legendary jazz musician and folk hero Leonid Utesov.
The most ancient element of the Odesa catacombs - karst caves, arose more than 3.7 million years ago.
Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to catch the last golden days along the Black Sea. As crowds thin and the evenings cool, Odesa's coastline becomes especially charming.
The Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet is among Ukraine's greatest architectural monuments and is one of the most beautiful theaters in the world.
The Odessa Zoo has the status of a nature reserve of nationwide value, which was granted in 1992. The collection of the zoo is about 1,600 animals (243 types), a part of which are mentioned in the International Red Book, the Red Book of Ukraine, and the European Red List.
Well now, let me tell you about these splendid palaces in Odesa, my friends.
Odesa is not called the "Pearl of the Black Sea" without reason... it's all about the beach life, as Arcadia shows perfectly!
Odesa's Museum of Western and Eastern Art is one of just three museums in Ukraine, whose collections focused exclusively on the art of Europe and the countries of the East.
