The Potemkin Stairs is a stunning historical landmark located in Odessa, Ukraine. Its grand design and well-preserved architecture make it a sight to behold. As you climb up the stairs, you can't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at the rich history it holds. Once you reach the top, you are greeted with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, making it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a beautiful view, I highly recommend visiting the Potemkin Stairs - it's an experience you won't soon forget. However, please note that the site is currently located in a temporary military restricted area, and access is limited to residents and military personnel on duty.
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Odesa
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25.09.23
janie
I visited the Potemkin Stairs last 2 mos and was absolutely blown away by its grandeur. The majestic design and well-preserved architecture truly made it a sight to behold. As I climbed up the stairs, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and.. Read more » wonder at the history that this landmark holds. The panoramic view of the city from the top was simply breathtaking, making it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts like myself. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for some stunning views, I highly recommend checking out the Potemkin Stairs - it's an experience you won't soon forget.
23.08.23
Henning
The site is located in a temporary military restricted area and is only accessible to residents and military personnel on duty. If you go from below to the stairs you can photograph up through the NATO wire but there are guards there too. And you obv.. Read more »iously should not do it.
15.08.23
Ahmet
Loved the place, perfect for just sitting on the stairs and watching the view, having a short coffee chat with the friends
It's crowded naturally, so might not be the best spot to relax on day time.
24.05.23
J
The stairs and the port are about the only things worth seeing in Odessa, but today, June 2023 the whole place is closed off and heavily militarised.
21.12.21
Cosmin
Beautiful Black Sea scenery, many nice hotels around it.
16.09.21
Michael
My first time to visit this historic place. Beautiful view of the sea. And a cable car to get you lower down if you don't want to walk
09.09.21
Tom
Your girl refusing to hit the gym? Take her to Potemkin Stairs instead! They say it’s a must see so I went to see… the whole area is nice for a day walk. Recommend.
28.08.21
Zerya
I love Potemkin Stairs day and night always busy always there is music or activities. Nice views one side you can see the sea other side nice city view. If you are in Central Odessa must go and see the stairs.
28.08.21
Inna
It is the best possibility to stay fit! I wanted try to use funicular to get down the stairs, and after that to get back to the top! I saw the eyes of those people who was climbing up in the second funicular railway. They could't understand why .. Read more »I go down by funicular?
Anyway, I wanna try and I tried it. There's the beautiful view on the Sea Port, on the Black Sea.
03.08.21
Agata
173 steps...make an impression. Beautiful place. Great view on the port
31.07.21
Sandeep
Beautiful place for spending leisure time...
Good ambience...
Has parking place close by...
There is a lift for people to climb up the stairs...the lift and its setup is compatible for wheelchair patients...
Souvenir shops close by to buy souveni.. Read more »rs...
one can even book and board the famous Odessa ferry for about 120 Hryvnia.
Overall, a Very good experience..
20.07.21
Mshauri
Great park, and near to attractions in Odessa. Highly recommended
20.07.21
Aneta
Great place! Famous from "Battleship Potemkin" film. Excellent spot to hang out with friends. Spent hours setting on them during my trip to Odessa.
15.07.21
Ainkareswar
This is probably the best view point in Odessa, you can see the port and sea, for best views visit just before sun set and it is absolutely gorgeous. A must visit in Odessa.
22.06.21
Oguzhan
Like living in a dream... Like living the history... The scene of the film comes in front of your eyes... A baby's stroller falling from the stairs... And beautiful view of Black sea... Shades of blue... Local performers singing, dancing... Such.. Read more » a lovely place...
02.06.21
Emre
One of the important places you must see in Odessa, don’t forget walking near forest, it is also near sea side, harbour, check around and take more pics, it is really suggested to visit. And there is a funicular train near stairs who doesn&rsqu.. Read more »o;t want to climb.
31.05.21
Güvenç
Nice landmark, good view. It could be better without the port of Odesa
08.05.21
Sabo
Beautiful place I like this place you can see the port of Odessa and the black sea and many places for walking and resting and fascinating views for taking photos..
09.04.21
Svitlana
Must visit - great sea view and local atmospere. There is a funicular on the right side so you can use it to go down and up with it. Down to the sea port, and on the upper part is just the center of the city.
25.01.21
Hedge
One of the most popular places to take a walk. Usually a lot of people in the area listening to live music played by either hired or street musicians. It is one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy friends.
13.10.20
Кристина
It’s not so hard to accomplish that, guys!
Especially when you’re hungry and you know that upstairs is food ?
But, honestly, beautiful place with a nice view of the Sea Port and the sea itself. In the square up there are colorful building.. Read more »s and nice historical monuments.
And a bunch of cool restaurants and bars! ?
22.09.20
Ola
Historically interesting place. Odessa in it's virginity.
13.09.20
Gary
This is a must do when in Odessa and make sure you get a glimpse on the history of this very diverse town.
20.08.20
Bener
Odessa is a neat, clean, peaceful City. Potemkin Stairs is one of The symbolic places of Odessa. The stairs are considered a formal entrance into the city from the direction of the sea. The stairs were so precisely constructed as to create an optical.. Read more » illusion. A person looking down the stairs sees only the treads, and the risers are invisible; whereas a person looking up sees only risers, and the treads are invisible.
19.08.20
Ankitt
This grand staircase is a very ceremonious way to enter Odessa from the port.
Paved with granite, the stairway was ordered by Prince Vorontsov as a gift to his wife and built at the turn of the 1840s.
There are 192 steps in total, over a length of .. Read more »142 metres and a difference in elevation of 27 metres.
The stairway has a few intriguing quirks: One is that it is much broader at the bottom (21.7 metres) than at the top (12.5 metres). That is intentional and was done to create a false perspective and make the stairway seem larger when you’re viewing it from below.
Also interesting is that when you’re standing at the top you can see only the landings while from the bottom you can see only steps.
18.08.20
sumon
It's a nice place ❤️❤️
24.07.19
Bill
Newly remodeled stairs are great! The area surrounding the stairs is a new park with lots of benches and sites to see. Pleasant experience for sure. There is also a children's playground that's clean and new!
11.12.18
Patrick
Definitely one of the must see places in Odessa! The sheer size of these monumental steps is amazing! And after the recent renovation they look even more beautiful. Also surrounded by new parks, right by the city center and also right by the Port. Pe.. Read more »rfect place to be!
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