Odessa - Οδησσός

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THE Odessa is a city in Ukraine

At a glance

It is an important port in the Black Sea, where there was a fairly organized Greek community in the early 19th century. Odessa is inextricably linked to the history of Hellenism, since the Friendly Society was established there.

Ideal period of visit

How to get there

By air

• Odessa International Airport (IATA: ODS, Ukrainian: International airport «Одеса», Russian: International airport «Одесса») (7km southwest of the center. Trolley 12 connects the airport to the train station. The Mashrutka № 117 goes to the city center 5 UAH (0.20 €), a journey of about 40 minutes. The buses are located 50 meters to the left of the main entrance (as we exit on the right). You will find many taxi drivers offering to take you to your destination, but their prices are very high, and they take advantage of the tourists. The normal price of a taxi to the center should not cost more than 50 UAH (€ 6.5). It is best to call a taxi by phone.). The runway is also used by the Air Force. There are currency exchange, ATM, a cafe, in the main hall. The toilets are located in the basement. Do not take pictures. You will be asked about the purpose of your visit, in case it is mentioned that you are visiting your partner, you can be charged $ 100 for each gift you will have in your luggage for your partner. (updated Nov 2016)

By train

By road

Odessa is also a major transportation and road center of the country.

By boat

Together with Kherson, Odessa is one of the most important ports in Ukraine.

Bus

Orient yourself

How to move

By road

Bus

Tram

By foot

Bike

What to see

• The stairs of Potemkin, leading from the old town to the port.
• The Opera, which was built by 1884 until the 1887.
• THE Soborka, square with the Orthodox Cathedral.
• Many museums and galleries.

Entertainment

Studies

Job opportunities

Together with Kherson, Odessa is one of the most important ports in Ukraine. Odessa is also a major transport and road center of the country.

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Stay safe

Health and precautions

Communications

The most widely spoken language in Odessa is Russian as well as Ukrainian. The city is inhabited by many ethnicities, according to its history. Apart from Ukrainians, who make up the majority, a large number of Russians live in Odessa. They are followed by Jews, Greeks, Germans, French, Romanians, Arabs, Turks, Armenians and Georgians. The inhabitants of Odessa largely identify themselves as extroverted and cosmopolitan, a feature that emerges from the city's location between West and East, the history and the role of the port in the daily life of the city.

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