Odessa Local Markets Tour

in the centre of the city, with its interesting history, stories and originality. It is one of the oldest and biggest markets in Europe rendering Odessa’s authentic atmosphere. Its history dates back to the middle of the 19th century. As for now, it is a place with a special spirit where you can buy the freshest fish and sea food in the city, to listen to the famous Odessa accent, anecdotes and funny popular sayings. You will see here funny price tickets; you will be able to bargain here, and to taste practically everything!

st colorful places in Odesa, it’s a live attraction of the city. For collectors, it is a place where they might find unique items, for tourists – Starokonka is a so-called open-air museum, whose exhibits can show fascinating history of the city and tell everyday life, habits and temperament of its citizens. Even Forbes magazine included Starokonka in Top-10 most interesting flea markets in the world.

The history of Importation begins in 1827 (before the Old market or Free). But in those days it was just an open-air Bazaar. The territorial location was somewhat different. Large market held the current Kirov Park and the surrounding area.