Scandinavia, The Baltic & Iceland

Odessa, Ukraine

     

Odessa is all imperial extravagance. Grand summerhouses, terraces and the splendid opera house of gilded friezes and plush red velvet. So go on indulge yourself.


Highlights

POTEMKIN STEPS
Built in 1837, the Potemkin Steps are the symbol of Odessa, the views from the top of the 200 steps are magnificent.

OPERA HOUSE
The beautiful vienesse baroque styled opera house of Odessa hosts lavish structures and an imposing bronze and crystal chandelier. The three tiers and boxes seat around 1500 people.

CATACOMBS
The catacombs cover hundreds of miles underground. They were created over 200 years ago and made great hideouts for residents during the war.

DERIBASOVSKAYA STREET
In the centre of Odessa this street has a very unique character. Sit at a pavement cafe and take in the sights around you - no traffic, big shandy linden trees and crowds of people wandering along the cobblestones towards the City Gardens.

CITY GARDENS
The first park of Odessa. These beautiful gardens feature a fountain, old summerhouse and sculpture of lion and lioness.

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