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 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.

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 obviously should not do it.

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.

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’t want to climb.

This is not the Potemkin Staircase, but the Dyukov Staircase.. it was always called either the Nikolaev Staircase or the Dyukov Staircase..

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.

(Translated by Google) yes, an ordinary staircase with a beautiful view. walked on it several times a day in heels - there is nothing high and complicated there (Original) да обычная лестница с красивым видом. ходила по ней несколько раз в день на каблуках - ничего там высокого и сложного нет

(Translated by Google) Chic Museum. Thank you for a fascinating tour. A lot about the history of Ochakovo and Ochakovo district. The cost of the tour is ridiculous. Highly recommend a sit down. (Original) Шикарный музей. Спасибо за увлекательную экскурсию. Очень много об истории Очакова и Очаковского района. Стоимость экскурсии смешная. Очень рекомендую поситить.

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.

The stairs are really impressive. After going down and up once, your daily requirement for exercise is covered. A visit, especially to the harbor at the foot of the stairs, is definitely worth it. At the foot of the stairs there is also a small kiosk and a souvenir stand.

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!

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 buildings and nice historical monuments. And a bunch of cool restaurants and bars! 😉

(Translated by Google) It would be nice to place an information board nearby about this object, and so I did not see anything interesting, but the landscape of the rules. (Original) Було б не погано розташувати поблизу інформаційну дошку про даний об'єкт, а так нічого цікавого не побачив, однак краєвид норм.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum (Original) Красивый музей

Was a very good experience to visit this landmark. Felt very safe during our visit, our whole team enjoy the visit.

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. Perfect place to be!

A compulsory place to visit in Odessa. The most recognizable and at the same time one of the most crowded places. Personally, I thought they will be bigger and most impressive. But anyway the way upstairs is tiring. Beautiful view at the harbor. The stairs- a bit messy. I recommand to take the picture of them from the other side- there's a platform in the harbor.

Very scenic. Also very helpful information centre here that speaks good English. Walk down the stairs and catch the Funicular back up.

Cool place, warm, inexpensive, but... AT HOMELAND!!!! I like it well in the summer, when it’s warm, I went for walks with my family

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.

This is so beautiful actually the center of odessa . You should really the sunrise here at morning 6clk

What can I say it's a stairs. But I think it's the easiest way to get closer to the water

It's a little bit overrated, but the view is decent and it is certainly a landmark. Worth a visit.

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 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.

Historically interesting place. Odessa in it's virginity.

Quite good place to walk, and was recently repaired .

Always nice to come back and the parks around are amazing done

На великие съехать сверху вниз с улыбкой)))

Очень понравилась, красиво

Це те місце куди хочеться повертатись знову і знову

Відмітився, пройшовся пішки, хрестик в віртуальній карті поставив :)

(Translated by Google) Very nice! (Original) Очень красиво!

Был зимой не могу сказать что меня впечатлило . Возможно я не прав но не зашло.

(Translated by Google) Must give 5 stars, a very beautiful historical place. But the city has made a hideous renovation. Instead of restoration, they made a faceless modern g @ vno. And they also proudly hung a huge plaque about this memorable event. Shame on the city, I am waiting for the will and money and someone to restore the real Potemkin. (Original) Должен дать 5 звёзд, историческое очень красивое место. Но город сделал отвратительный ремонт. Вместо реставрации сделали безликое современное г@вно. И ещё повесили гордо огромную памятную доску об этом памятном событии. Позор городу, жду когда появятся воля и деньги и кого-то чтобы восстановить настоящую Потемкинсую.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful location with great views of the sea station. There is a funicular (Original) Гарне місце з чудовим видом на морський вокзал. Є фунікулер

(Translated by Google) Class! (Original) Класс!

(Translated by Google) Was here once and then late at night, drunk)), in winter. We stopped in Odessa on the way. (Original) Был здесь один раз и то поздно ночью, выпивший)), зимой. Проездом остановились в Одессе.

(Translated by Google) View of the port, next to the theater, on both sides of the sides are children's playgrounds, there is where to walk)) (Original) Вид на порт,рядом театр,с двух сторон побокам детские площатки,прогуляться есть где))

(Translated by Google) The workout is good) (Original) Тренировка хорошая )

(Translated by Google) An ordinary staircase, but a historical landmark. (Original) Обыкновенная лестница, но историческая достопримечательность.

(Translated by Google) Going down cool)) (Original) Спускатися вниз класно))

(Translated by Google) Thank you Odessa that all the steps are in place (Original) Спасибо одеситы что все ступеньки на месте

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Odessa. (Original) Одно из самых красивых мест в Одессе.

(Translated by Google) When visiting for the first time, the expectation that now there will be something like 1000 steps does not leave)) But ... in reality, everything is more modest)), nevertheless, the sense of history surrounds and invites to itself, everything has been updated and brought to a single architectural style. Beautiful even in cloudy weather See you in Odessa in the summer!) (Original) Пр посещении первый раз, никак не покидает ожидание что сейчас будет что-то вроде 1000 ступенек )) Но ...в реальности все скромнее)), тем не менее ощущение истории окружает и приглашает к себе,все обновлено и приведено к единому архитектурному стилю. Красиво даже в пасмурную погоду До встречи летом Одесса!)

(Translated by Google) Gray and sullen. (Original) Серая и угрюмая.

(Translated by Google) Super (Original) Супер

(Translated by Google) Stairs from land to sea🌞⛵🌊🙂 (Original) Сходи з суші до моря🌞⛵🌊🙂

(Translated by Google) The historical value and the observation deck are outrageous! (Original) Історична цінність та оглядовий майданчик зашкалює!

(Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Чудове місце

(Translated by Google) Cool historical place. Worth seeing. (Original) Классное историческое место.стоит посмотреть.

(Translated by Google) In winter it is just incredible! Tourists unit and can see all the beauty of the city👍 (Original) Зимою тут просто неймовірно! Туристів одиниці і можна побачити всю красу міста👍

(Translated by Google) Just super. In snowy time, the beauty and the view are excellent. (Original) Просто супер. В снежное время красотища и вид отличный.

(Translated by Google) Class, has not been for a long time and only a positive impression, who has not been to Odessa at all, then I advise. (Original) Класс, давно не был и только положительное впечатление, кто вообще не был в Одессе, то советую.

(Translated by Google) February is touristically calm, stairs worth seeing, but I was delighted with green areas, parks and restored tenement houses. (Original) Luty turystycznie spokojny, schody warte zobaczenia, ale mnie zachwyciły tereny zielone parki oraz kamienice odrestaurowane.

(Translated by Google) good place, but not for obese people (Original) гарне місце, але не для тучних людей

(Translated by Google) To be honest, I was not impressed ... (Original) Честно говоря, не впечатлила...

(Translated by Google) The heart of our city (Original) Сердце нашего города

(Translated by Google) No ramp for the disabled (Original) Нет пандуса для инвалидов

(Translated by Google) Everything is super !!! Odessa is a pearl by the sea !!!! (Original) Все супер!!! Одесса жемчужина у моря!!!!

(Translated by Google) One of the best viewing platforms in Ukraine (Original) Одна из лучших смотровых площадок в Украине

(Translated by Google) Legendary Potemkin Stairs (Original) Легендарная Потемкинская лестница

(Translated by Google) The visiting card of Odessa. Beautiful in any weather. (Original) Визитная карточка Одессы. Прекрасна в любую погоду.

(Translated by Google) The Military History Museum in Ochakov was opened in 1972. Initially, it was located in the building of a former mosque. The highlight of the museum was the diorama "The Storming of the Ochakov Fortress by Russian Troops in 1788". Then it was a fashionable novelty, tourists from all over the Union came to see it. A visit to the diorama was included in the program of my cruise along the Dnieper. We arrived in Ochakov, and the museum had a day off that day. I did not see the diorama. And here is the second attempt many, many years later. And bummer again. It turned out that in 2000 the military history museum moved to the very center of Ochakov, to a large two-story building, which is better suited for a museum. Exhibitions with many exhibits from the storage of the museum are freely located here. But not a diorama. Its dimensions simply do not fit into the building space. It is necessary to build a separate room for it. And this requires large investments, and not from the local budget. Museum staff write to Kiev, write, but to no avail. And the personality of Suvorov, you understand, is not so popular in Ukraine. The accents have shifted. The topic of the Russian-Turkish war is not relevant now. We are not at war with Turkey, but we fly there on vacation under the all-inclusive program. Although for me personally, the transformation of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque is a slap in the face that burns on my cheek. By the way, they have a Panorama of the capture of Christian Constantinople by the Ottomans in Istanbul. They constantly take schoolchildren there to be proud of their history. And our ancestors beat the Turks very well, and we should not forget about it. It is a pity that we do not know how to store history. By the way, a weather vane (weighing more than 300 kg) rotates on the roof of the museum, which was previously on the building of the mosque. (Original) Военно-исторический музей в Очакове открыли в 1972 году. Первоначально он располагался в здании бывшей мечети. Изюминкой музея стала диорама "Штурм крепости Очаков русскими войсками в 1788 году". Тогда это была модная новинка, посмотреть на нее приезжали экскурсанты со всех уголков Союза. Посещение диорамы входило и в программу моего круиза по Днепру. Прибыли мы в Очаков, а в музее в этот день был выходной. Диораму я не увидела. И вот вторая попытка через много-много лет. И снова - облом. Оказалось, что в 2000 году военно-исторический музей переехал в самый центр Очакова, в большое двухэтажное здание, которое лучше подходит для музея. Тут свободно разместились выставки со множеством экспонатов из хранилища музея. Но только не диорама. Ее размеры просто не вписываются в пространство здания. Для нее надо строить отдельное помещение. А это требует больших вложений, причем, не из местного бюджета. Сотрудники музея пишут в Киев, пишут, но безрезультатно. Да и личность Суворова, сами понимаете, не столь популярна в Украине. Акценты сместились. Тема русско-турецкой войны сейчас не актуальна. Мы с Турцией не воюем, а летаем туда на отдых по программе "все включено". Хотя лично для меня превращение Святой Софии в Стамбуле в мечеть - это пощечина, которая горит на моей щеке. У них, кстати, в Стамбуле есть Панорама взятия османами христианского Константинополя. Они туда постоянно школьников водят, чтобы гордились своей историей. А наши предки очень хорошо побивали турок, и не следует об этом забывать. Очень жаль, что не умеем мы хранить историю. Кстати, на крыше музея вращается флюгер (весом более 300 кг), находившийся ранее на здании мечети.

(Translated by Google) I got to the museum by accident. But I witnessed a bus tour to the museum. Museum expositions are very informative and memorable. The territory is well-groomed. The staff are real professionals in their field. Museum staff treat visitors with the warmth that intelligent people from the provinces are capable of. With pleasure, in a year or two I will visit the museum again. I recommend to lovers of history to visit. (Original) В музей попала случайно. Но стала свидетелем автобусной экскурсии в музей. Музейные экспозиции очень содержательные и запоминающиеся. Территория ухожена. Персонал - настоящие профессионалы своего дела. Сотрудники музея к посетителям относятся с теплотой, на какую способны интелегентные люди из провинции. С удовольствие через год два ещё раз наведаюсь в музей. Любителям истории рекомендую побывать.

(Translated by Google) An excellent museum with very interesting exhibits. Be sure to take a guide to learn more about the history of Ochakov and the surrounding area. For two they paid 225 UAH with a tour and the opportunity to take pictures. (Original) Отличный музей с очень интересными экспозициями. Обязательно берите экскурсовода, чтобы более подробно узнать об истории Очакова и окресностей. За двоих заплатили 225 грн с экскурсией и возможностью фотографировать.

(Translated by Google) A normal collection of exhibits, especially impressed by the armory. All historical epochs of Ochakov and the district are presented - from Greek settlements to the present. (Original) Нормальна колекція експонатів, особливо вразила збройна зала. Представлені всі історичні епохи Очакова та району - від грецьких поселень до сьогодення.

(Translated by Google) I liked it very much. There are many exhibits. Marine fleet. Aviation. Ancient world. And even the personal belongings of Lieutenant Schmidt. (Original) Очень понравилось. Много экспонатов. Морской флот. Авиация. Древний Мир. И даже личные вещи Лейтенанта Шмидта.

(Translated by Google) A modest provincial museum. An interesting display in the courtyard. (Original) Провинциальный скромный музей. Интересная экспозиция во дворе.

(Translated by Google) A good museum that is worth noting !!! Ticket price -70 UAH (Original) Хороший музей, який вартий уваги!!! Вартість квитка -70грн

(Translated by Google) Not bad for a small town. Gun lovers can go. (Original) Неплохо, как для маленького городка. Любителям оружия можно пойти.

(Translated by Google) A large museum, many rooms, there are thematic exhibitions. The ticket can include one or several exhibitions, but it is not very convenient to navigate. (Original) Большой музей, много залов, есть тематические выставки. Билет может включать одну или несколько выставок, но не совсем удобно ориентироваться.

(Translated by Google) So so, no pilg, ticket about 60.70 UAH + guide 60 UAH, I didn't like it very much, but you can go (Original) Так себе, пильг нет, билет около 60,70 грн +экскурсовод 60грн,не сильно понравилось, но можно сходить

(Translated by Google) Lots of interesting information. Thank you! (Original) Дуже багато цікавої інформації. Дякуємо!

(Translated by Google) Interesting. (Original) Цікаво.

(Translated by Google) Great exhibits, very polite staff (Original) Чудові експозиції, дуже ввічливий персонал

(Translated by Google) Better than expected (Original) Лучше, чем ожидали

(Translated by Google) Very powerful! (Original) Очень мощно!

(Translated by Google) It was very informative and liked it! (Original) Очень было познавательно и понравилось!

(Translated by Google) The museum is in excellent condition. (Original) Музей находится в отличном состоянии.

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum worth visiting (Original) Интересный музей, который стоит посетить

(Translated by Google) Worth to visit (Original) Стоит посетить

(Translated by Google) A beautiful building in a depressed city. Not inside, impressive outside. (Original) Красивое здание в депрессивном городе. Внутри не был, снаружи впечатляет.

(Translated by Google) The museum is very good. One of those places to visit in Ochakov. To see all the expositions, prepare 70 hryvnia. (Original) Музей очень неплох. Одно из тех мест которые нужно посетить в Очакове. Чтобы посмотреть все экспозиции приготовьте 70 гривен.

(Translated by Google) There is something to see and read !!! (Original) Есть что посмотреть и почитать!!!

(Translated by Google) Stunning exhibitions, great staff and a lot of impressions. I recommend to everyone! (Original) Потрясающие экспозиции, замечательный персонал и море впечатлений. Всем рекомендую!

(Translated by Google) A good museum would have more. (Original) Хорош музей побольше таких бы.

(Translated by Google) There is something to see, the story is always interesting. (Original) Есть что посмотреть, история всегда интересна.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and instructive (Original) Очень интересно и поучительно

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum, interesting exhibitions. (Original) Гарний музей, цікаві експозиції.

(Translated by Google) Great museum (Original) Отличный музей

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful. Cozy. (Original) Очень красиво. Уютно.

(Translated by Google) Interesting tour (Original) Интересная экскурсия

(Translated by Google) The historical and archival museum named after Suvorov in Ochakovo. I recommend for a visit! (Original) Историко-архиалогический музей имени Суворова в Очакове. Рекомендую для посищения!

(Translated by Google) Expected, of course, more. Excavate in archaeologically rich places and expose only pieces of pottery and killed a couple of coins .... But in general, it's normal, not boring (Original) Ожидал, конечно большего. Проводить раскопки на археологически богатых местах и выставить только кусочки керамики и убитых пару монеток.... А в общем нормально, не скучно

(Translated by Google) Great museum! For an affordable price, they will tell you everything and even more !!! Guide Alina👍 (Original) Отличный музей! За приемлемую цену, вам расскажут всё и даже больше!!! Екскурсовод Алина👍

(Translated by Google) Magical place!!! The beauty of the virgin nature and the deep and sincere kindness and generosity of the souls of the locals are amazing to the core !!! (Original) Волшебное место!!! Потрясает до глубины души красота девственной природы и глубокая и искренняя доброта и щедрость души местных жителей!!!

(Translated by Google) Poor museum about exhibits. Liked small copies of the ships. Friendly museum staff. Well, there is a museum in this city. I wish the development and expansion of the exposition (Original) Бідовенький музей з приводу експонатів. Сподобались маленькі копії кораблів. Привітливі музейні працівники. Добре що є музей у цьому місті. Бажаю розвитку та розширення експозиції

(Translated by Google) Very cool (Original) Очень круто

(Translated by Google) I saw a lot of things. The Devil’s finger of the 7th century BC to the oceans of different ancient centuries, the Middle Ages of the 19th century, the 1st – 2nd World War where there are different things of the exhibition time - hours 2 half of the 20th century, retro clothes, etc. (Original) Я увидел много чего то Чертов палец 7 века до н.э очаковию разных древних веков средневековье 19 век 1-2 мировую войну где там разные вещи выставки время - часов 2 половины 20 века ретро одежду и т.д.

(Translated by Google) The museum is one of the most interesting in Ochakov. There is a guide. (Original) Музей один з найцікавіших в Очакові. Є екскурсовод.

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.

Beautiful Black Sea scenery, many nice hotels around it.

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.

Very cool