Odessa with population of 1,029,000 is the fourth largest city in Ukraine. The city is a major seaport on the Black Sea, the largest port in Ukraine. The city was officially founded in 1794 as a Russian naval fortress on the ruins of Khadjibey and renamed Odessa by January 1795, when its new name was first mentioned in official correspondence.

During the Soviet period it was the most important port of trade in the U.S.S.R. In the 19th century it was the fourth city of Imperial Russia, after Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Warsaw. Its historical architecture was heavily influenced by French and Italian styles.

Odessa has always possessed a spirit of freedom and ironic humour, probably by virtue of its location and its willingness to accept and tolerate people of many different backgrounds. Odessa is a very beautiful city with many parks , museums and palaces. Odessa location at the Black Sea makes Odessa very attractive for tourists from all over the world. Among the attrations of Odessa are such known places like Tolstoy Palace, Vorontsov Palace, Gagarin Palace (Literary museum), Catacombs and Museum of Partisan Glory , Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater and many others. And of course people whom you meet in Odessa streets.

Streets of Odessa line all city in a huge grid. It is possible to walk on them in the afternoon or in the evening, enjoying beauty of architecture of ancient private residences both extraordinary small and narrow internal court yard. The Deribasovskaja street - a symbol of Odessa, and one of the biggest attractions of Odessa. If you also wish to visit Odessa we are glad to welcome you here .