Your exploration of Odesa would not be complete without a visit to the labyrinth of catacombs that lace their way under the city and its environs.
Odesa was built on the coquina stones that had been mined out of the ground. That is why the long labyrinths spread under the city. They keep the secrets of the past one episode of which will be opened for you while the excursion to catacombs museum of heroic defence in the time of W.W.II
The history of catacombs in Odesa is fascinating and includes a lot of significant events in the history of Odesa, especially in the times of World War II.
Catacombs are essentially a huge underground city with its own streets, boulevards and squares. A large part of the catacombs are still not researched, which is why it’s hard to even imagine what can be hidden inside them.
After a brief journey through the city, you will pass small villages, farms, beautiful orchards and vineyards in the countryside.
Soon you will reach the village of Nerubaiskoye (13 km from Odesa), originally built as a southern Cossack military settlement at the end of the 18th century.
Here, your guide will escort you on a fascination underground walk of approximately 500 yards.
During your walk, you will stop at the command post of the brave members of the World War II resistance effort.
You will visit sellers of the guerrillas’ warriors, who kept fighting the Nazi in the war hinterland.
Please, take some warm clothes to the underground tour, since the temperature there is not going higher than 10-12 C.
A recreation of the resistance head-quarters will be visited in the local museum after you leave the catacombs.
After a look at this fascinating underground network, reboard your coach for the return to the pier.
- Note:
Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. This excursion is not suitable for guests with physical disabilities.