Odesa Fine Arts Museum

Housed in a former aristocratic palace, this Odesa museum holds a wide-ranging collection of Ukrainian and Russian painting, icons, sculpture and graphic art assembled since the late nineteenth century. Its rooms display landscapes, portraits and seascapes reflecting the artistic ferment of the busy Black Sea port. Beneath the building lies a curious grotto, a decorative underground cavern that visitors can explore. The grand interiors and grotto make it a leading cultural stop.