Derybasivska Street, Pedestrian street in central Odesa, Ukraine

Derybasivska Street is a 945-meter pedestrian zone in central Odesa with cobblestone paving, shops, cafes, and buildings from different eras. Multi-story facades with balconies and decorated entrances line both sides, and the adjacent City Garden offers shaded spots under trees.

The street received its name after the city's first mayor in the late 18th century and was closed to vehicles in 1984. The transformation into a pedestrian zone changed daily life in the center and attracted more cafes and shops.

The name comes from the Spanish admiral who served as the city's first mayor, and the spelling follows the old Russian transcription. When you walk through this pedestrian zone, you see local residents sitting on benches in the adjacent garden, chatting over coffee while street musicians perform on the cobblestones.

The street is in the center and easy to reach from all major transport lines, with plenty of seating in the adjacent garden. Shops and restaurants keep different hours, but the street itself remains accessible day and night.

The cobblestones were imported from Italy, reflecting this Black Sea city's historical connection to the Mediterranean. If you look closely, you see the irregular shapes and soft gray of Italian stone.

• Location: Odesa
• Length: 945 m
• Part of: historical city centre of Odesa
• Shares border with: Havanna Street, Hretska Square, Ivana Lutsenka Lane, Kachynskoho Street, Preobrazhenska Street, Italiiska Street, Rishelievska Street, Yevropeiska Street, Krasnyi Lane, Sadova Street, Soborna Square
• GPS coordinates: 46.48444,30.73444
• Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28