Walk through the old streets of Mariupol

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Mariupol Technical School

In 1900, from a small merchant town, Mariupol turned into a real metallurgical giant. Industrial enterprises “Nikopol” and “Russian Providence” functioned in the city. Over time, there was a need for skilled workers. In 1901 the building of the Mariupol Technical School appeared. The red brick building was built in the neo-Romanesque style with elements of figured brickwork.

Once located on the outskirts of the city, the building eventually found itself in the very center. Today, as well as a hundred years ago, it successfully performs the function of an educational institution, which has gained many outstanding graduates during its history.

Higher educational institution for boys, the beginning of the XX century

At the beginning of the XX century, this building served as a higher education institution for boys, after the revolution here placed a secondary school № 5, and today this place has become a center of struggle for the safety of citizens – the Central District Police Department.

Fragment of the wall of Otto Schenvelder's factory

Wandering the old streets of the city, it is impossible to walk past the old wall with a barely legible date on the facade. Back in 1899, an enterprise for the marble stairs, tiles and cement was built on this site. The factory belonged to Otto Schönvelder, a German merchant, so the company was known among the locals by the name of its owner, the Schönvelder factory. Today, you can often find the remains of the same slabs and stairs that Otto once made to order for wealthy residents of the city. Visit our tour and find out the future of the master and his company

Fontanna Street

Few people today think about the melodious name of this street. No fountain is located on it, and the first fountain of the city did not appear here. But almost a century ago, this street performed perhaps the most important function – providing the city with water. Yes, it was this central street of Old Mariupol that led to a large fountain, which was a source of drinking water, from which even before the creation of the Mariupol water supply, locals drew nutritious moisture. We invite you to take a walk down the street and admire its houses.

Architecture of the ancient City

Of particular note are the ancient brick arches and arches found between neighboring houses in the historic part of town. You can find several arches that are well preserved to this day, performing their primary role as the front gate leading to the courtyard. This feature of the Greek city over time is filled with legends and allows you to feel the color of Mariupol. The arch, as a symbol of the unity of families and the whole city, was an integral part of the construction of Mariupol in the past.

The house of the burgomaster

Ancient estate of the early XX century, who built it? What secrets does it hide? It is well known that during the Second World War, Mykola Komrovsky lived here with his family – he was appointed as burgomaster. When he surrendered, his family quickly left the city, and the estate, since 1953, housed various city institutions. And what about the present? – you ask, what is the fate of the house now? – The guide will definitely answer all your questions

1911`s Estate

This house today can tell us a lot about the life of Mariupol merchants of the past. The stately and majestic house appeared on the Fontanna Street in 1911, as the date preserved on the facade of the building emphasizes. High ceilings, elements of facade decor inspire and help to immerse in the atmosphere of the old city.

Gretska Street

A quiet, cosy street in the past was the outskirts of our city. Here, a little further from the bustle of the Market Square, settled citizens who sought a quiet family life. Large high-profile fairs, entertainment venues, hotels and shops remained in the central part. The blossoming and green street was built with family houses, mostly in Art Nouveau style, we offer you to look at them in more detail.

Higher School for women

From 1912 to 1920, the Women’s High School was located in a building that appeared in the city in the early XX century. Over time, the house was occupied by the administrative part of the Mariupol Medical School, which is located there today. The two-storey red brick building looks perfectly and stately among the buildings of the street. Made in a restrained style of classicism with minimal decor, which emphasizes its direct purpose – an office building.

10. Theological School

In front of us is the oldest building in the city, which has survived to this day and has documentary evidence of its status. After all, during the Second World War, the Mariupol archive was lost in the fire, so many representatives of pre-revolutionary architecture were left without documentary evidence of the construction period. The house at 37 Mitropolitska Street was built for the Theological Seminary and consecrated in 1880. Despite the fact that the house has suffered from fires several times during its long history, its appearance has been successfully preserved. The facade of the house is made in the Art Nouveau style – at the same time combines the fantasy of Art Nouveau and restraint of classical forms.

Metropolitan Street

Many buildings on Metropolitan Street are at least 100 years old. On the wrought-iron canopies that cover the roofs, there are dates of construction, which, as witnesses of history, confirm this fact.

The name of the street speaks for itself, from ancient times the city clergy settled here. Walking down the street 100 years ago, you could meet a priest in a dark robe with a cane in his hands, walking to the service of the temple or school for a lesson in the Law of God.

Mokrov Merchant's House

No documents have been preserved about this building, confirming the date of construction, the name of the owner or the architect. But the history of the house is shrouded in no less interesting legends and stories of neighbours who lived nearby and loved to admire the bizarre estate. It is said that the owner was a wealthy merchant named Mokrov, who had a wife of extraordinary beauty. His wife, young and wealthy, loved expensive decorations and receptions, so the fame of this family spread to the neighbouring streets.

Metropolitan House

Another mysterious building. It is said that this is where the courtyard of Metropolitan Ignatius – “Moses of the Mariupol Greeks” was located.

But many proponents of the story argue that this is not the case. There are many facts that both confirm and refute this fact. So let’s check together?

Torgovaya Street

One of the oldest streets in our city, it got its name among the people, and in 1876 this name was documented. So, there were many shops on Torhova Street and it was here that you could feel and immerse yourself in the color of merchant Mariupol. From foreign delicacies to products of urban artists, it was possible to buy everything here. Many houses have survived to the present day, so you can take a walk with a guide and learn many interesting facts from the past.

Wojciech Karasek and Johann Weitz

The history of the house 43 on Torgovaya Street begins in the 1900s. It was during this period that friends Wojciech Karasek and Johann Weitz came to the city. The Czechs set up their own business in Mariupol and married the Brunslikov sisters. The estate was arranged for two families, and in the heart of the city, on the Market Square, two friends opened a stately shop… What happened next? You can learn the details of an interesting legend from a guide, so we invite you for a walk.

Real school

In 1906, the first Real school was opened in the city by Vasyl Hyacintov. The school functioned until the 1920s. Later, schoolchildren studied in this building, and during the Second World War it burned down. The facade was saved, so today the three-floors building looks great at the intersection of Torhova and Mykolaivska streets. On the facade there is an old postcard with the image of the building in the pre-revolutionary period.

Mariupol Technical School

Higher educational institution for boys, the beginning of the XX century

Fragment of the wall of Otto Schenvelder's factory

Fontanna Street

Architecture of the ancient City

The house of the burgomaster

1911`s Estate

Gretska Street

Higher School for women

10. Theological School

Metropolitan Street

Mokrov Merchant's House

Metropolitan House

Another mysterious building. It is said that this is where the courtyard of Metropolitan Ignatius – “Moses of the Mariupol Greeks” was located.

But many proponents of the story argue that this is not the case. There are many facts that both confirm and refute this fact. So let’s check together?

Torgovaya Street

Wojciech Karasek and Johann Weitz

Real school

Mariupol Technical School

Higher educational institution for boys, the beginning of the XX century

Fragment of the wall of Otto Schenvelder's factory

Fontanna Street

Architecture of the ancient City

The house of the burgomaster

1911`s Estate

Gretska Street

Higher School for women

10. Theological School

Metropolitan Street

Mokrov Merchant's House

Metropolitan House

Torgovaya Street

Wojciech Karasek and Johann Weitz

Real school

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