Monument
Potemkin Stairs
Odesa, Ukraine
A monumental stairway of white steps leading from Primorskyi Boulevard to the port.
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Deribasivska Street
A pedestrian street in the centre of Odesa, lined with cafés, restaurants and historic buildings.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Deribasivska Street matters
Deribasivska is the street that locals love to walk, with trees, terraces and a relaxed atmosphere. It is named after one of the founders of the city and lined with elegant 19th-century buildings, with cafés and music on summer evenings. Side streets lead off to courtyards, passages and small squares worth exploring.
Talking points
- The street is named after one of the founders of Odesa.
- Courtyards and passages lead off it on both sides.
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