Italy provided funds for the restoration of monuments in Odesa.

Italy will allocate 32 million euros for the restoration of six architectural monuments in Odesa that were damaged by Russian shelling. Work is expected to begin in early 2026.

Odesa received funding thanks to a Grant Agreement between the Governments of Ukraine and Italy. The money will be directed towards the restoration of such sites as the Odesa National Art Museum, the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art, the Odesa Regional Philharmonic named after David Oistrakh, the Odesa Literary Museum, the Zontag House, and the Palace of Marriages.

• Odesa National Art Museum;
• Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art;
• Odesa Regional Philharmonic named after David Oistrakh;
• Odesa Literary Museum;
• Zontag House;
• Palace of Marriages.

In total, the Italians will allocate 32.5 million hryvnias for the restoration of these sites. The start of work is planned for early 2026.

Recently, it was also announced that grants would be allocated for entrepreneurs in Odesa region and for a trip to Italy for military children.

Conclusion

Italy will allocate 32 million euros for the restoration of six architectural monuments in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling. The funds will be used for the restoration of significant sites such as museums, a philharmonic, and a palace in the city. This is an important step towards restoring Odesa's cultural heritage after military events.