I suppose I should cover the main ‘sights’ of Odessa. Well, one of the main attractions is the opera house- which I’ve already posted a couple of pictures of. What you don’t know is that on weekends, there are at least 8 or 9 wedding photography sessions that occur in front of the opera house. It’s crazy! There are limos everywhere and brides in their white dresses prancing around the fountains and steps in front of the opera house.
Odessa also hosts gorgeous churches. There are mostly Eastern Orthodox churches, and the architecture is simply beautiful. And much like all parts of Europe- you just run into them during walks about town.
There are, however, buildings that are in a sad state of dis-repair. It’s a reminder of the magnificence of Odessa, as it once was. Odessa, once called the “Paris of the East” has been neglected since the fall of the USSR. And there are buildings that still have shrapnel holes in them. However, you can also tell how amazing the city once was and as you walk the city you can see all the influences in its architecture: there is certainly a Parisian flavor, Greek touches along with Russian and even Turkish influences.
I’ll end with one of the most famous Odessa sights: the Potemkin Steps. They’re supposed to be an architectural marvel, because when you look down the flights, the steps disappear and you can only see the major landings. It is has 192 steps.
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