Crowning the abrupt precipice in the historical part of the city, the Shah Palace is rightly considered to be one of the most beautiful and magnificent edifices in Odesa. Constructed in uncharacteristic for Odesa neo-Gothic style, it stands out against other age-old buildings of the city and represents town's true adornment that locals boast about and guests are amazed at over more than one and a

Odesa Literary Museum is one of the largest specialized museums in the country and one of the most famous and visited in the city. It occupies the former palace, once property of Prince Dmitry Gagarin. Towered above steep slope in the historical center of Odesa, not far away from Opera House, the awe-inspiring edifice is considered the significant architectural monument. It represents another attr

The Flat House is perhaps the most unusual building in Odesa, its architectural highlight that gathers crowds of tourists all year long. Located in the very center of the city, a stone’s throw from the famous monument to Duke de Richelieu, this building with unique structure is very popular among locals, who are keen on brining the Southern Palmira’s guests here and watch their puzzled reaction. T

Located on the corner of Deribasovskaya St. and Preobrazhenska St., the historical and architectural complex “Passage” is reckoned to be one of the finest buildings in the city. Its chic, richly decorated edifice is included in Top-10 of the architectural masterpieces of the Southern Palmira and it’s considered one of the most famous sights in the city. The luxurious, eclectic building, whose exte

The building of Former Trade Exchange, now home to Odesa City Hall, is one of the most well-known sights of the Southern Palmira. Located in the very center of Dumska Square, adjacent to Primorsky Boulevard, the splendid neoclassic building is a magnificent architectural monument as well as a possessor of considerable historical value – the meetings held here had an immense influence on Odesa’s li

Situated in the historical center of Odesa, the hotel Londonskaya is one of the most famous in the city. Nicknamed “frozen music” by amazed guests of Southern Palmira, the elegant building is rightly considered the most beautiful in the architectural ensemble of legendary Primorsky Boulevard. Londonskaya is a prestigious four-star hotel, as well as a striking architectural and historical place of

Adjacent to the well-known Deribasovskaya Street, the City Garden is the most famous park in Odesa. Founded along with the city itself, it is the oldest green zone in the Southern Palmira. As of today, the 200-years-old park, located in the very center of the city, continues being one of the most popular attractions among tourists and locals, which name it the heart of their city. The garden was f

The Palace of counts Tolstoy, commonly known as the House of Scientists, is one of the most vivid architectural monuments in Odesa. First of all, it’s famous that despite advanced age and difficult history, it could keep almost all of its interiors in its original form. As of today, they are the main magnet that attracts hundreds of tourists to the age-old mansion. The building in Russian classic

The flea market “Starokonnyi”, commonly known as simply Starokonka, is one of the most colorful places in Odesa; it’s live attraction. For collectors, the swap meet is a place where they might find unique items, for tourists – Starokonka is a so-called open-air museum, whose exhibits can show fascinating history of the city and tell everyday life, habits and temperament of its citizens. Even, auth