Odessa is a city full of romance and passion. Its old-style architecture begs to be explored. Here are 10 places of interest that you should visit with your beloved lady during your trip to Ukraine.
1. Seaside Boulevard
This street is probably the most charming place in Odessa. It is very easy to find. The street gives you a perfect view of the Black Sea, the harbour and the elegant hotel “Odessa”, where the famous Potemkin stairs catch the eye of every tourist who visits. A pleasant walk will lead you to the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater – a building designed as a copy of the famous Semper Opera House in Dresden.
Lots of nearby cafes invite you to drop in during the lunchtime. The beauty of the lighting decorating the nearby areas, trees, bridges and buildings is seen in the evenings.
2. Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater
This is truly an outstanding building in Odessa. If you haven’t had an opportunity to tour Dresden, you can at least have a quick look at this building to understand the beauty of the city. This theatre, created in neo-baroque style and opened in 1887, presents magnificent plays and hosts the best opera singers from around the world.
A Ukrainian lady will be happy if you invite her to listen to an Italian opera or watch a ballet during your stay in Odessa. You can easily buy tickets for a desired event beforehand over here.
Even if you don’t like opera, you ought to visit the building to at least see how amazing it looks inside. The building has a rococo style with many gold-covered elements. Don’t forget to take a memorable photo of you and your Ukrainian lady in front of this beautiful building!
3. Teschin Bridge in Odessa
Include this place when you walk by the Seaside Boulevard. Its name you may translate as Mother-in-law’s Bridge. There are many versions of the origin of its name. The most interesting of them is that the construction of the bridge is so light that it trembles in a strong wind – just like the tongue of a mother-in-law when she quarrels with her daughter’s husband. I experienced an exciting feature of this bridge while being on an excursion with a group of classmates. If 10 or more people jump simultaneously on the middle part of the bridge, it really starts shaking!
Teschin Bridge had been a special place for loving couples up until 2011. It was full of all-size metal locks hanging on the railings of the bridge. Sadly, these signs of love were cleared over the past several years. The locks have been transferred to another place of interest I will talk about later.
4. Loving Heart
This place is a lovely metal construction that was gifted by the city. It was given to all the couples willing to leave their sign of love and had two purposes. Firstly it saved the unstable bridge from an extra-weight which the locks added to its construction. Secondly, it allowed newlyweds to keep the beautiful tradition of hanging the locks with their names written. So, if you want to add some romance to your walk and leave a reminder about your trip for your Ukrainian lady – don’t forget to buy a lock before you come to the Loving Heart which you may find just at one of the ends of Teschin bridge
Photo by Anastasia Photesko
5. Colonnade
One more interesting place waiting for you when you pass the bridge towards the Seaside Boulevard. It is the Colonnade (they call it also a rotund or a belvedere).
This art object was once a part of a Vorontsov palace which stands right behind it. Unfortunately, the palace doesn’t look as beautiful as it used due to many renovations made. It was a part of a conservatory where exotic plants and trees grew. They say that this was once the most beautiful place in the palace. We may only guess nowadays how pretty the whole ensemble looked. Meanwhile, you may enjoy a great view of the harbour from the highest points of Seaside Boulevard where the Colonnade stands. The newlyweds often have photo sessions near the colons.
Nearby the Colonnade, closer to Vorontsov Palace, you will find one more interesting object – a fountain with a romantic ambience. I guess I will leave you to explore it yourself!
I am going to stop my excursion at this lovely place full of mysteries of the past centuries. If you wish you may find on the Internet several intriguing legends connected with the art objects I mentioned. We will soon continue this excursion through Odessa in which I will lead you to the places bearing a unique charm that you may find only in Odessa.
Meanwhile, I suggest you have a quick look at a note made by the founder of Ukraine Brides Agency, Keith Gordon, about Odessa. I guess his comment will add a bit of intrigue to the image of this magnificent city 😉
If you want to know more about such romantic dating spots, head on over to Ukraine Brides Agency and take a look at our blogs!
Victoria is an adventurous person who loves exploring new places and trying new things. She enjoys cooking, attending concerts, and practicing yoga. In her free time, Victoria enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, attending live music events, and practicing mindfulness through meditation and yoga.
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