Odessa became the third city in the Russian Empire where the theater appeared. The first building was built in 1810, but after a few decades it burned down. The following appeared at the end of the XIX century and still works. The building was built in the Viennese Baroque style, the auditorium, unique in acoustics, is decorated with elements of French Baroque.

In the XIX century, the Duke de Richelieu emigrated to the Russian Empire due to the events of the French Revolution, and for some time held the post of Odessa governor. He is considered one of the founders of Odessa. The monument was opened in 1828 on the initiative of the acting mayor Count Langeron. F. Boffo and I. Martos worked on the sculpture. The monument adorns the Primorsky Boulevard of Odessa.

The staircase existed even before the appearance of Odessa and led to the top of the hill where the Turkish fortress stood. After the territory was ceded to the Russian Empire, the staircase was reconstructed under the supervision of architect F. Boffo. During the last restoration in 1933, some of the platforms were paved, the parapets were lined with pink granite, and the staircase lost 8 steps.

One of the central streets of Odessa, a popular city landmark. It was originally named after Admiral Jose de Ribas, who participated in the construction of the Odessa port. The street is a cobblestone pavement that gradually descends to the sea. Deribasovskaya Street is mainly dominated by buildings of the XIX century. There are various monuments in the squares and on the sidewalks.

One of the most picturesque streets of Odessa, a favorite place for the promenade of citizens and tourists. The alley is planted with chestnuts, maples, plane trees and lime trees, which gives it a romantic "landscape" look. Primorsky Boulevard is built up with buildings in the style of the Italian Renaissance and classicism. They spoil the look of the Soviet period buildings a little. The street is the front facade of Odessa and looks very advantageous from the sea.

The residence of Governor-General M. Vorontsov, built in 1834. The building was seriously damaged during the Crimean War. The shelling of the Anglo-French squadron turned it into ruins. Subsequently, the palace was restored and continued to be used as the governor's residence, later a men's gymnasium was opened on its territory. In Soviet times, it served as a center for children's creativity and education.

A mansion on Gogol Street in neo-Gothic style, called the "Shah's Palace" for the reason that the Persian Shah Muhammad Ali once stayed here. The ruler fled to Odessa after the revolutionary events in Iran. The mansion is a building of the middle of the XIX century, erected for the Polish aristocrat Z. Brzhozovsky. Now the office of a private company is located on its territory.

The main Orthodox Cathedral of Odessa. At the beginning of the XX century, it was the largest Orthodox church of the Russian Empire. Up to 9 thousand people could attend the service at the same time. The remains of M. Vorontsov and his wife rested here. In 1936, the building was blown up by the decision of the Soviet authorities. The cathedral was completely restored in the 2000s, and the remains of the Vorontsov family were returned to their former place.

The monastery grew out of the bishop's compound of the beginning of the XIX century. In 1922, the Soviet authorities decided to confiscate property and blow up churches, but the monastery still continued to exist, although representatives of the schismatic movement settled on its territory. In 1944, the monastery was completely revived, since 1946, the summer residence of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church was located here.

The museum appeared in 1923, it was based on exhibits from private collections. In the future, the museum funds were replenished at the expense of the Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art and the St. Petersburg State Hermitage. Nowadays it is considered one of the largest art collections in Ukraine. The art of the countries of the East, Western Europe and the ancient historical period is presented here.

The exposition is located in the Potocki Palace, an architectural monument of the XIX century in the classical style. The museum was opened in 1899 thanks to the activities of the Odessa Society of Fine Arts. The first exhibits were transferred from the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts. Now the museum funds contain icons, paintings, graphics, collections of decorative and applied art.

The museum appeared in 1825 on the basis of a private collection. The largest collection of archaeological artifacts of the ancient culture of the Northern Black Sea region is kept here. There are also exhibits from Ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome in the collections. Especially interesting are collections of objects made of precious metals, jewelry from the burial grounds of the Scythians and Sarmatians, and luxury items extracted from the burial mounds of nomads.

A house on Primorsky Boulevard with a rather interesting architectural design. If you look at it from a certain angle, it will seem as if the structure has no side walls. This effect was achieved thanks to the triangular layout of the building (this trick was implemented due to lack of funds for construction). Locals nicknamed the building "The Witch's House".

The building is recognized as one of the most picturesque in Odessa and the most successful creation of architect L. Wlodek. The facade of the building is decorated with figures of two Atlanteans carrying the firmament on their shoulders. These figures are not bas-reliefs, they form an independent sculptural group. Before the revolution, the building belonged to the Falz-Fein family — honorary citizens of Odessa.

An architectural monument of the XIX- XX centuries, which is located at the intersection of Preobrazhenskaya and Deribasovskaya streets. A hotel and shopping malls are located on the territory of the complex. The roof of the building is decorated with a real steam locomotive. The interior space of the Passage resembles the interiors of the Moscow GUM. Before the Revolution of 1917, the most prestigious and expensive shops in Odessa were located here.

The hotel was built during the "hotel boom" at the beginning of the XX century, when a large number of apartment buildings were built. Every trading company that had free capital sought to invest money in the construction of another hotel. "Bolshaya Moskovskaya" was built at the expense of the company "Dementiev and Co." This luxurious Art Nouveau building has become one of the most popular hotels in Odessa.

Historical hotel of the late XIX century (5 stars according to modern classification). The building was erected according to the project of A.Minkus and A. Bernardazzi. After the completion of the construction of the "Bristol", the rhinestone also gained fame as the most luxurious hotel in Odessa. In the period from 2002 to 2010, the building was closed for reconstruction. As a result of the restoration work, the historical appearance of the XIX century was completely restored.

A system of underground tunnels and labyrinths, the total length of which is approximately 2500 km. Catacombs appeared together with the beginning of the construction of the city in the XVIII century. Previously, there were quarries where limestone was mined. The Odessa catacombs are considered the most complex, lengthy and mysterious in the world. Until now, many sections of underground passages have not been fully studied.

Pedestrian bridge that connects Zhvanetsky Boulevard and Primorsky Boulevard. The name "Teschin Bridge" was invented by the townspeople. In Soviet times, there was a legend that the passage was built specifically for the first secretary of the Odessa regional Committee, so that it would be easier for him to get to visit his mother-in-law through the ravine. In this place, the newlyweds traditionally hang iron locks, symbolizing a strong marriage bond.

The history of the market is inextricably linked with the history of trade development in Odessa. The market place was organized in 1827. Mainly imported goods were traded here, which is why the market has such a name. In the early 2000s, a general reconstruction was carried out. As a result, office buildings and modern shopping centers appeared on the territory of Privoz.

A city amusement park equipped according to the latest technical achievements in this field. There is entertainment for both the youngest children and their adult parents. Visitors are amused by clowns, cartoon characters and other fabulous creatures. The park has roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, fun mazes and many types of carousels.

The city park, where in the past the turbulent life of Odessa society was boiling. The garden was founded by Felix de Ribas at the beginning of the XIX century. On the territory there is a music pavilion, a summer theater, several monuments and sculptural compositions, a fountain. The city garden was renovated and reconstructed in 2007. The park continues to play the role of a favorite place for recreation and walks.

The Nemo Dolphinarium is located next to the Langeron Beach, it was opened in 2005. This is a multifunctional entertainment complex, which includes: an aquarium, a hotel, a chain of restaurants, beaches, a dolphin therapy center. Nemo constantly hosts exciting shows with dolphins and romantic night performances. Visitors can also swim with these amazing animals.

A resort area in Odessa, located within the Primorsky district. Arcadia is the very center of the vacation life of the city. There are countless restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and walking streets. The local beach is the most convenient in Odessa, as a natural gentle descent leads to it. In high season, life in Arcadia boils around the clock, noisy streets do not quiet down for a minute.

The memorial depicts a beautiful young woman with a child in her arms. It is placed on the Odessa embankment in memory of the sailors who did not return from the battles. The monument was erected in 2002 on the territory of the Odessa port. Quite quickly, the modest monument became a city landmark, where numerous tourists like to be photographed.