Odesa
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Constructed in 1803, Odesa’s first park is located just off Deribasivs’ka and was a gift from José de Ribas and his brother to the locals as gratitude for their trust and admiration. Read_on (No Comments)

In the front corner of this building, two toga wearing Greeks are battling over a gigantic Christmas tree ornament that seems to be holding up the entire structure. Read_on (No Comments)

These famous stairs have had a different name in just about every era of their existence. Voronts’kyi-Giant-Boulevard-City-Richelievs’kyi Read_on (No Comments)

The great-great-grandson of a well-known cardinal, Richelieu was exiled to Russia from France by Marie Antoinette in 1790. Read_on (No Comments)

One of the city’s main attractions, this is arguably the best place to grab a bite, unwind in a café or go for a stroll. Read_on (No Comments)

The chubby bronze baby busting out of a futuristic metallic egg in front of the port station is a representation of “The Golden Age". Read_on (No Comments)

A charming courtyard in front of The Opera Theatre, during imperial times it was reserved for the select few. It has now been restored and is open to all – poor-white-trash included. Read_on (No Comments)

An intriguing shortcut from Deribasivs’ka to Preobrazhens’ka, Passage is known for its beautiful architecture and alluring sculptures that adorn the ledges above the alleyway’s boutiques. Read_on (No Comments)

Built as a residence for Count M.Tolstoy, a famous patron of the arts, this structure is a wonderfully preserved example of pre-revolutionary architecture. Read_on (No Comments)

Odesa’s sea terminal was constructed in 1967 and restored into its modern shape in 2000. Many westerners find reassurance in its contemporary glass and metal architecture. Read_on (No Comments)

This architectural delight was originally built for a Polish magnate in the second half of the 19th Century. It now functions as bank, making it a top pick for ATM withdrawals. Read_on (No Comments)

This is one of the longest bridges in Odesa. Legend has it that a high-ranking official commissioned the bridge in order to be closer to his mother-in-law’s scrumptious dumplings. Read_on (No Comments)

A magnificently reconstructed citadel located on the site of on an ancient Greek settlement and Turkish fortress, it suffered many devastating assaults and misfortunes. Read_on (No Comments)