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This can only be described as impressive, at the very least architecturally. It was built in 1824, has an Italian renaissance style façade and inside you encounter marble staircases and columns, a parquet floor, crystal chandeliers and stained glass windows. It’s definitely four-star and there’s even a casino if you’re into such things.
Primorsky 11;
www.ukraine.co.uk/londonsk.htm
The late-19th century Austrian built opera house is a fine sight to behold from the street, assuming that the scaffolding from extensive restoration has now been dismantled. It’s a world-renowned venue and a major icon of the city, many people visit Odessa just to attend a performance of either opera or ballet.
Chaikovskovo
www.odessit.com/tours/tours/english/theater.htm
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