Palais-Royal Garden

Quiet and cozy little square is located behind the lush and magnificent Opera House. At its very heart murmurs beautiful fountain, from which diverge diagonally groomed alleys. A small public garden has a proud French name - Palais Royal, indicating the translation Royal Palace.

In the early 19th century, there was a military parade ground, where full swing drill. But then it was moved by staging Odessa courtyard seating with luxury shopping arcade, where wealthy citizens come to shop. There is a legend that it is here that there is a luxury jewelry shop, who has lost a set of diamonds after a visit to the famous adventurer Sonka the Golden Pen.

Soon came the idea to equip a green area with a fountain, to the noble ladies and gentlemen could comfortably spend their leisure time. This place has become the most popular in Odessa: secular society regularly gathered in the shade of trees where to set the tables with delicious food.

Over time, shopping arcades have lost their former popularity, losing the privilege Passage and Deribasovskoy . Former bohemian haven turned into a quiet and discreet Square.