Top 5 sights of Odessa

We all know that Odessa is the resort capital of Ukraine. Most people come here to swim in the clear waters of the Black Sea and sunbathe in the sun. But Odessa is also famous for its sights.

Here you can find a lot of structures in the Baroque style, as well as other interesting enough design structures. We have compiled the top 10 best attractions in our opinion, so that it would be easier for you to decide on a place to walk around Odessa.

1) Monument to Duke de Richelieu

He is considered one of the founders of Odessa. The monument was built in 1828 at the initiative of the current mayor of Count Langeron. F. Boffo and I. Martos worked on the sculpture. The monument adorns the Seaside Boulevard in Odessa. Great place for photos.

2) Potemkin Stairs

The staircase was built before the creation of Odessa and led to the top of the hill on which stood the Turkish fortress. After some events as a result of which these lands were transferred to the Russian Empire, the staircase was reconstructed at the initiative of the architect F. Boffo.

As a result of the last restoration of 1933, some of the sites were paved, parapets lined with pink granite, and the staircase lost 8 steps, which were badly damaged.

3) Deribasovskaya street

One of the main streets of Odessa and a popular attraction. It was originally named after Admiral Jose de Ribas, who participated in the design and construction of the Odessa port. It is a cobblestone pavement that gradually descends to the sea.

Buildings of the 19th century predominate on Deribasovskaya Street. On the sidewalks are various monuments.

4) Odessa catacombs

A system of underground labyrinths and tunnels, the length of which reaches about 2500 km. Catacombs arose during the construction of the city in the XVIII century. At first, quarries where limestone was mined worked here. They are considered the most complex, long and mysterious in the whole world. Until now, many sections of the underground passages have not been studied.

5) Arcadia

The most popular resort area in Odessa, which is located within the Primorsky district. Arcadia is the very center of Odessa's vacation life. Here are countless hotels, restaurants, promenades and night clubs. The beach in Arcadia is the most convenient in Odessa, as a natural gentle slope leads to it.

In high season - Arcadia is in full swing around the clock: noisy streets do not stop for a minute.