Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Quick visit to Odessa!!

Odessa was built in the eighteenth century under the leadership of Catherine II, at a time when Ukraine was annexed by Russia. Sovereign wanted to create his empire south, on the shores of the Black Sea, an equivalent of St Petersburg. Also, the historical center is full of beautiful buildings.

Odessa station
Derybassivska street
Odessa is nowadays a very nice city: from its location, it enjoys sunshine and has long sandy beaches, to delight vacationers looking the sea and the sun.

Museum of Archaeology
statue of Richelieu
Fountain Square Soborma
Several arteries depart from the station to carry to the city center. It joins the Soborma place and especially Derybassivska street, one of the busiest streets is pedestrianized and is home to many shops, lounge bars and restaurants.

funicular Potemkin stairs
Potemkin stairs
the church Panteleymonivski
The most courted tourists Odessa site is surely the famous Potemkin Stairs. Made famous by the movie of Sergei Eisenstein (The Battleship Potemkin), the staircase has an interesting perspective trompe l'oeil, because it is difficult or ride, or take him down.
opera
Ferry Terminal
The Potemkin Stairs leading to the ferry terminal. Nearby, is the largest commercial port in Ukraine. Both the Prymorsky along the boulevard, during a nice walk.

Catherine Square
Catherine II
Lanjeronivska street
Going up the stairs, you come to a place with pretty colors, Catherine II place in the middle of which stands his statue. A few steps Lanjeronivska street stands the Opera House, a magnificent building of the nineteenth century. Facing him, the Museum of Archaeology, and further, the City Hall.
building up Soborma


With its grid pattern, it is very easy to move in Odessa is taking his time on foot or by tram for longer distances. If you plan to stay several days, you can also spend a few hours in the catacombs of the city (Mecca of the resistance during the Second World War) or even go to Belgorod and tour of the fortress.

City Hall
Preobrajenska street
Odessa finally has rather many upscale hotels. So, it is often more advantageous to rent an apartment. If you want to also visit this resort in a group and be accompanied by a French guide, our website offers several organized tours each summer.

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