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|  Once the playground of Russian 
royalty, this city where Pushkin and Gogol lived continues as a major 
cultural center.   During World War II, Odessa suffered major damage, but many of the 19th 
century French-style buildings reminiscent of St. Petersburg survived. Among 
the many monuments are the Vorontsov Palace, the remains of the Turks' 
fortress Enu Dunia, and the former Stock Exchange. Stroll on Primorsky 
Boulevard, ending at the historic Potemkin staircase that encompasses 192 
steps and extEnd 455 feet. The Ovation and glory is the neo-classical Opera 
House that saw musical events conducted by Tchaikovsky and ballets featuring 
Anna Pavlova.   Pier Information. The ship will be docked at 
the Odessa Port. The city center is approximately 1.5 miles from the 
port. If you decide to climb the famous Potemkin Steps, it will take 
about 15 minutes to reach downtown. Taxis are usually available at the 
quayside. |  
| Shopping. Deribasovskaya is the central 
street of the old city; the 6-block pedestrian mall is its main shopping 
area. Here are  souvenirs and designer clothing. Odessa City Garden 
(Gorsad) is the famous artisan’s market, where you can buy paintings, 
gemstones, amber, handmade lace, etc. |  
| Cuisine.  Odessa cuisine consists 
principally of Ukrainian, Russian, and Jewish dishes. There are also 
Georgian, Turkish and Italian restaurffffffffffffffants in Odessa, and many open air 
cafés along Deribasovskaya Street or near the Opera. |  
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Other Sights  Mother-in-Law Bridge and Gogol Street. Behind the 
Vorontsov Palace, to the left of the colonnade, there is the 
Mother-in-Law Bridge. Crossing it, you will be in a peaceful corner of 
Old Odessa, near an outdoor café, where you can relax with a cup of 
espresso or a glass of local champagne, admiring the architectural 
ensemble of Gogol Street, one of the city’s most beautiful streets.
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