Odessa funicular

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Odessa funicular is one of the most spectacular sights of Odessa. He is undividedly associated with the Potemkin Staircase located two steps away, which originally appeared with a funicular in a single architectural ensemble. The history of the construction of a rapid descent in the cabins began in the middle of the 19th century.

The Odessa funicular is one of the most spectacular sights of Odessa. He is undoubtedly associated with the Potemkin Staircase located two steps away, which originally appeared with a funicular in a single architectural ensemble.

The history of the construction of rapid descent in the cabins began in the middle of the 19th century. Townspeople used the legendary staircaseso often that this place became incredibly cluttered by port workers, ordinary workers and dysfunctional people. It became inconvenient for wealthy citizens to stroll along picturesque steps and needed significant changes.

In 1895, the first project(developed by the French) to create an electric overhead road started. June 8, 1902 solemn opening of a toll road with several booths and pavilion on the boulevard. There is no outcry from those who wish to this day.

Funicular is extremely popularfor all guests of the city: it allows you to make an interesting walk through the most beautiful area of Odessa, to enjoy views of the large port and the Black Sea coast.

Odessa Funicular