Odessa
Discover Odessa!The Odessa region is one of the few Ukrainian regions that are inseparable from the Black Sea. For centuries it has often been a crossroads for different cultures, which is why the Odessa region is rich in architecture and prominent sites that make it a wonder for travellers from all over the world. Odessa itself is known for its uniqueness, and one of its unique features is the local humor.
Legend has it that the first mayor of Odessa, French Duke de Richelieu, wanted to make a city surpassing Paris in beauty. Although today we can’t compare the French capital with the pearl of the Black Sea, there is no doubt that Richelieu succeeded in making a city of unique beauty.
The Odessa region borders on Romania and Moldova and includes traces of the Greek, Bulgarian and Turkish cultures. Today the 211-year-old Odessa is a city of antique baroque buildings, trendy boutiques and unique places like the famous Privoz Market.