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Mariupol: alleys of history
Coffee walk

On warm autumn days, we invite you to take a walk with a warming drink around the city, which is covered with golden autumn leaves. The smell of coffee, the warm rays of the autumn sun, will warm, and interesting facts about the past and present of our city will lift your spirits. Ask a guide, and you will definitely learn not only historical facts, but also interesting legends of Old Mariupol, so we invite you to get acquainted with him.

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Mr. Joseph`s bakery

At the beginning of the XX century Mariupol grew rapidly. The city was gaining momentum and attracted more and more foreigners every year. Mr. Joseph was one of the wealthy guests of the city. We do not know many facts about his identity, but his work has long been etched in the memory of locals. In the very centre of Ekaterininskaya Street, there was a sweets shop, where Mr. Joseph could surprise every visitor, because here it was possible to taste overseas desserts and whimsical delicacies.

Yuriev's House

A neat house with stucco elements that decorate the facade was built in the style of neoclassicism. The building is a significant decoration of modern Mariupol. At the beginning of the XX century the house belonged to the city lawyer, philanthropist, and member of the City Duma – Ilya Emmanuilovich Yuriev. On the ground floor of the building there was a movie theater, and in 1899 – the newspaper. After World War II, a fire broke out in the building and some elements of the decor were lost, but yet managed to save its appearance. So today, locals passing by the house are often amazed by the architectural decoration of the building.

Nozhnikov`s House

The exact date when this beautiful house, which once belonged to Ilya Petrovich Nozhnikov, appeared in our city is not known for sure. Ilya Petrovich was a city doctor, he received patients in his house and started his way to the patient also from this porch.

Mariupol customs

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, a city customs building appeared in Mariupol, which was located here before the revolution. Over time, the third floor was completed and from the 1930s the building housed the Jewish National School №6. Today the 4th building of the Azov State Technical University is located here.

Kovalenko's house

Brothers Tikhon and Ivan Kovalenko lived in this house on Georgiivska Street. After 1917, both brothers took an active public position, were elected members of the Mariupol Executive Committee and actively contributed to the revival and support of Ukrainian national traditions in the city. Ivan Panteleimonovich was the founder of the Society for the Study of Native Land, which in 1920 became the basis for the creation of the Mariupol Museum of Local Lore.

Nielsen House

Victor Nielsen`s two houses are well known among the admirers of pre-revolutionary architecture. But few people know that there was another house where the famous architect lived in the postwar period. Unfortunately, this building has not survived to our days. But there is a small fragment of the foundation, passing by which in everyday life you would not notice anything special, but with a guide you can learn the story of the famous architect and his buildings.

Zolotarev's house

According to some sources, the brother of the famous Mariupol artist Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi lived with his family in this house. Spiridon Ivanovich Kuindzhi, following the fashion trends of the time, translated his name into Russian and became Zolotarev. The Zolotarev family owned gardens along the Kalchyk River and engaged in grocery trade on Torhova Street.

Hotel "Spartak"

In the 1880s, a two-story stately estate belonging to the Italian Emmanuel Spiridonovich de Polone was built at the intersection of Kharlampievskaya and Georgievskaya streets. In Mariupol, the Italian served as vice-consul of the Austro – Hungarian Empire. Today, the hotel houses the Spartak Hotel, where, as before, the consul hosts famous and respected guests of the city

Primary school for girls from poor Jewish families

In the middle of the XIX century, Mariupol became a multinational city. Soon arose the question of the organization of national educational institutions. The first to take up the cause was the city’s Jewish community, which in 1867 numbered more than 600 people. In several years, the first Jewish schools began to appear in the city – in 1888 a private Jewish school was opened for boys, and a year later for girls.

Italian Street

Many believe that the street got its name in honour of the fact that Italian businessmen and sailors who decided to stay in the city for permanent residence, settled here. But this fact could not be documented, as no Italian family living on the streets between the 19th and 20th centuries was recorded. But the first and only Roman-Catholic Cathedral was located here and according to some sources it was built on the initiative of the Italian community.

Courtyard of the Mariupol fire brigade

In 1911, the first city water supply system appeared in Mariupol. The water tower was the heart of the water supply system and at the same time the tallest building, so the upper floor was set aside for a guard who watched the city to see if there was a fire. The fire tower itself was located on Italian Street, unfortunately there is nothing left of the building today, but the guide will tell all the details of how the firefighters worked in Old Mariupol.

The editorial board of the Greek newspaper "Kollehtivistis"

According to the recollections of the old-timers of the city, if we move up the even side of the Italian street, we will approach the house where the editorial office of the Greek newspaper “Kollehtivistis” was located until 1938.

Private gymnasium for women Dariy

In 1910, a building was erected in the city for a private women’s gymnasium. Neonila Savvychna Dariy was the founder, so the gymnasium was named after the founder – the gymnasium Dariy. The educational institution paid a lot of attention to local lore work, study of nature and native land. Today the building has been restored and is a beautiful decoration of the street.

Bremer`s House

The majestic house built of red brick once belonged to the German consul Evan Karlovich Bremer. It is well known that the consul began his activity in Mariupol in 1895, he owned a metallurgical plant.

Pose House

In the postwar years, in the house on Italian Street lived the famous doctor of his time, George G. Pose. During the Civil War and World War II, Georgy Georgievich treated the wounded. For his great contribution to medicine, the doctor was repeatedly awarded. In the city, Georgy Pose had a very good reputation as a doctor who treated both adults and children, and was a very bright man.

Zemsky Hospital

During the Second World War, most of the city was destroyed, many buildings on Italian Street disappeared in the fire, some still managed to save, but the building of the Zemstvo hospital was lost forever. In the postwar period, a high-rise building made of gray silicate brick grew on the site of the Zemstvo hospital.

Mr. Joseph`s bakery

Yuriev's House

Nozhnikov`s House

Mariupol customs

Kovalenko's house

Nielsen House

Zolotarev's house

Hotel "Spartak"

Primary school for girls from poor Jewish families

Italian Street

Courtyard of the Mariupol fire brigade

The editorial board of the Greek newspaper "Kollehtivistis"

Private gymnasium for women Dariy

Bremer`s House

Pose House

Zemsky Hospital

Mr. Joseph`s bakery

Yuriev's House

Nozhnikov`s House

Mariupol customs

Kovalenko's house

Nielsen House

Zolotarev's house

Hotel "Spartak"

Primary school for girls from poor Jewish families

Italian Street

Courtyard of the Mariupol fire brigade

The editorial board of the Greek newspaper "Kollehtivistis"

Private gymnasium for women Dariy

Bremer`s House

Pose House

Zemsky Hospital

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