The Cascades Staircase, a symbol of the capital located in the Valley of the Mills Park, was constructed as early as the 1950s and became a beloved destination for young people, particularly couples, to stroll. Unfortunately, after the collapse of the USSR, the staircase fell into disrepair and remained neglected until its rehabilitation in 2016.

The city’s architects dedicated months to the project, relying on the limited pictures and sketches available in the archives. The staircase’s structure featured numerous sculptures, prompting specialists to use photos from the personal archives of Chisinau residents to restore intricate details.

The cascading staircase boasts a total of 218 steps, which is 18 more than the renowned Potemkin Staircase in Odessa.