Odesa, Port city in southern Ukraine.
Odesa is the third largest city in Ukraine and stretches along the Black Sea coast with four administrative districts. It offers numerous beaches and seaside promenades that line the entire waterfront.
Founded as a Russian naval fortress in 1794, the city grew quickly into a major trading hub after it received free port status in 1819. The harbor attracted merchants and settlers from many countries.
The city is known for its summer terraces and cafes along Deribasivska Street, where locals meet over coffee and sit outside late into the evening. The opera house attracts visitors throughout the year who come to see classical performances in a grand building dating back to 1887.
The central location makes it easy to move between the old town, beaches and outer districts. Most tourist sites are within walking distance or accessible by public transport.
Below the city lies an extensive system of underground passages that ranks among the largest catacombs in the world and covers roughly 2500 kilometers (1550 miles). Parts of this tunnel network date from limestone quarrying and were later used as hideouts in times of crisis.
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