Entertainment
Odesa Opera and Ballet Theatre
Odesa, Ukraine
A lavish opera house from the late 19th century, among the most beautiful theatres in Europe.
Monument · Ukraine · Odesa
Potemkin Stairs
A monumental stairway of white steps leading from Primorskyi Boulevard to the port.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Potemkin Stairs matters
The Potemkin Stairs are Odesa's most famous landmark, a broad cascade of steps that connects the city to its harbour below. They were built in the 19th century, and are designed with an optical trick: from the bottom only the steps are visible, and from the top only the landings. They became world famous through a classic 1925 film. Check current conditions before any visit.
Talking points
- The stairway was built in the 19th century.
- An optical illusion hides either the steps or the landings depending on where you stand.
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