Odessa Archaeological Museum, Odessa (must see)
The Odessa Archaeological Museum, located on Lanzheronovskaya Street, is one of the oldest archaeological museums in Ukraine and the post-Soviet countries which was founded in 1825. Since 1997 Odessa archeological museum functions not only as a museum but also as institute of scientific research. The major directions of scientific research of Odessa museum are: archeology of primitive society in Northern Black Sea region, archeology of the Middle Ages. The museum conducts expositions, restorations and publishing activities.
The museums possesses more than 160000 exhibits: archeological finds of The Black Sea Northern region, the largest in Ukraine collection of Ancient Egypt (sarcophagi, stone slabs with hieroglyphics and fragments of papyrus, funeral inventory); Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome exhibits. The museum is also famous by its collection of coins and medals. There are over 50000 coins in the museum treasury: Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Byzantine Empire, Ancient Kievan Rus, coins of Russian Empire Romanovs' dynasty.
The museums possesses more than 160000 exhibits: archeological finds of The Black Sea Northern region, the largest in Ukraine collection of Ancient Egypt (sarcophagi, stone slabs with hieroglyphics and fragments of papyrus, funeral inventory); Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome exhibits. The museum is also famous by its collection of coins and medals. There are over 50000 coins in the museum treasury: Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Byzantine Empire, Ancient Kievan Rus, coins of Russian Empire Romanovs' dynasty.
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Odessa Archaeological Museum on Map
Sight Name: Odessa Archaeological Museum
Sight Location: Odessa, Ukraine (See walking tours in Odessa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Odessa, Ukraine (See walking tours in Odessa)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Odessa, Ukraine
Create Your Own Walk in Odessa
Creating your own self-guided walk in Odessa is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Odessa Primorsky B芯ulevard Walking Tour
Primorsky Boulevard is one of the most prominent streets in Odessa, starting at Dumskaya Square and ending at Vorontsov鈥檚 Palace. This popular tourist attraction and wonderful sight is home to several monuments, and is a valuable landmark from an architectural, archaeological and historical points of view. This walking tour will guide you through amazing sights of Odessa.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
Odessa Introduction Walking Tour
Odessa is the marvel of a city on the Black Sea shore and a true tourist mecca. Rich in history, it abounds in splendid architecture - buildings, fountains, monuments, statues, and more. Follow this walking tour to explore the most notable sights of Odessa.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Downtown Odessa Tour
Downtown Odessa is the heart of this city, where you will find the most prominent attractions and wonderful landmarks. There are numerous monuments of important personalities in the city, beautiful sculptures and gorgeous buildings. Take the next self-guided tour and discover Odessa鈥檚 Downtown!
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles