Taurian Stairs, Architectural structure in Sevastopol, Ukraine.
The Taurian Stairs consist of a series of concrete steps connecting different elevation levels of Sevastopol's coastal area with panoramic views of the Black Sea.
Constructed in 1970 during the Soviet era, these stairs were designed to improve pedestrian connectivity in the strategically important naval city of Sevastopol.
Recognized as both a Ukrainian cultural heritage site and a Russian regional cultural heritage site, the stairs reflect the complex geopolitical status of Sevastopol.
Located at coordinates 44.60755N, 33.522189E near Bolshaya Morskaya Street, the stairs provide accessible pedestrian transit between the city's upper and lower districts.
The Taurian Stairs serve as one of the few architectural structures that simultaneously holds heritage protection status in both Ukraine and Russia.
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