Parks

Shevchenko Park

Shevchenko Park was built in 1875. During the Civil War many of the trees were destroyed. After World War Two the park was enlarged to its present size of 94 hectares. There is Taras Shevchenko monument, Alley of Glory, Perished sailors and ships monument in the park. Odessites like to spend their spare time here. Parents bring their children to the park because along with the memorials there are a lot of entertainment opportunities, for example go-carts track.

The University Botanical Gardens Beautiful gardens were founded in 1867 and transferred to Frantsuzsky Boulevard (where they are nowadays) in 1880.

Rare and extinct plant species may be encountered in the gardens, over 800 varieties of trees and plants from different climatic zones of CIS and other countries grow here.

With the Sea as a background, the beauty of the gardens is immense. And what is really amazing, it is how the staff manages to keep it in perfect condition on shoestring budget and no salaries. Probably, they truly love these gardens.