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Odesa is a beautiful city in the South of Ukraine, located on the Black Sea coast. Odesa is an administrative center of the Odesa Region, major seaport as well as economic, commercial, tourist and cultural center.

Odesa city is the third largest city in Ukraine after the nation’s capital, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, with a population of 1 012 277. Today Odesa has a total population of about 1.1 million people.

Odessa is a multiethnic city. It hosts a big number of nationalities, as a result, Odesa is the most multinational city in Ukraine.

The multinational character of Odesa has influenced the architecture of public buildings, reflecting the Mediterranean style of classical architecture and in the planning of buildings and facade compositions, the Italian and French decor is felt on each step.

In 2009, the historical center of the port city of Odesa was officially listed in the preliminary World Heritage list of UNESCO.

There are many theaters and museums in Odesa, a lot of them have a long and interesting history. The Odesa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (Opera house) is the biggest and the most famous theatre in Odesa. The building has unique and well-known architecture. In 2011 the popular magazine “Forbes” included the Odesa Opera House into a list of the most important sights in Eastern Europe. The Odesa Opera House is not only interesting for its architecture, but it also has a rich creative biography. It has been visited by Tchaikovsky and other famous composers, musicians, singers, and dancers.

Odesa’s most iconic symbol, the Potemkin Stairs, is rightfully acknowledged as one of the most beautiful staircases in Europe. In July 2015 special ceremony has inaugurated “Treasure of European Film Culture” emblem next to the Potemkin Stairs. European Film Academy awarded the Potemkin Stairs in Odesa the title “Treasure of European Film Culture” as one of the world’s most famous historical film locations.

“Odesa Catacombs” is a gigantic complicated labyrinth of underground tunnels beneath Odesa. Stretching to an estimated total length of 2,500km, the Odesa Catacombs are perhaps the largest network of tunnels anywhere in the world. They’re significantly longer – and more complex – than the famous catacombs found beneath Rome (300km) and Paris (500 km)… in fact, if these Odesa’s tunnels were stretched out to full length, they’d reach further than the distance between Odesa and Paris.

Odesa is one of the major ports and an important center of industry, science, and culture. Odesa’s mild climate, warm waters, and sunlit beaches attract thousands of tourists year around. Its shady streets, gorgeous buildings, and pleasant squares give the city a certain manner of closeness and understanding. Odesa is simply charming with its stunning architecture. Odesa proved itself fertile ground for various architectural styles. Some Odesa’s buildings display a marvelous mixture of different styles, and some are built in the Art Nouveau Style which was in vogue at the turn of the century. Renaissance and Classicist styles are also widely present.

Odesa is the largest city along the entire Black Sea, the 5th largest city in Ukraine and arguably the most important city of trade. Odesa looks more like a city located on the Mediterranean, had been heavily influenced by French and Italian styles. Odesa has always had a spirit of freedom, probably gifted to her by her location and by her ability to accept many different people.

Odesa is one of the major ports and an important center of industry, science, and culture. Her mild climate, warm waters, and sunlit beaches attract thousands of tourists year around. Its shady streets, gorgeous buildings, and pleasant squares give the city a certain manner of closeness and understanding. Odesa is simply charming with its stunning architecture. The city proved itself fertile ground for various architectural styles. Some buildings display a marvelous mixture of different styles, and some are built in the Art Nouveau Style which was in vogue at the turn of the century. Renaissance and Classicist styles are also widely present.

Today Odesa has a total population of about 1.1 million people. The city’s trades include that of shipbuilding, chemicals, oil refining, food processing and metalworking. Odesa also has a naval base and several fishing fleets, which adds to the city’s economy.

Odesa is beautifully situated on green rolling hills, overlooking a small picturesque harbor. The best time to visit Odessa is during summer when everything is in bloom and marvelous. The summer is especially favorable for those who are looking to tan on one of her tranquil white beaches.

Ukrainian is the official language but English is the most widely used tourist language.