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Unusual Attractions in Odessa

Odessa, Ukraine

Odessa Catacombs

The largest catacomb system in the world.

Odessa, Ukraine

Darth Vader Statue

A monument to Lenin has been transformed into a statue of everyone's favorite black-helmeted, fool-choking Sith Lord.

Odessa, Ukraine

Mother-In-Law Bridge

Padlocks cover this rickety footbridge with love.

Odessa, Ukraine

Trade Unions Building

The eerie burnt-out remains of a prominent building where 30 protestors lost their lives.

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Potemkin Stairs

Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

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Kyiv, Chernobyl, and the Borders of Bessarabia

On this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Ukraine, Transnistria, and Moldova, we'll delve deep into local cultures and traditions, explore unusual underground spaces, and visit an unrecognized republic.

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