Good evening, my friend @barski 😊
I just have googled the Potemkin stairs - there are a few steps more up the tower (441 Tower : 192 Potemkin stairs), but the steps on the stairs are bigger, I think. I did not use the elevator - the elevator is for tourists, and I am no tourist, but now my right foot hurts ;)
Thank you for your nice words, and have a good night, my friend @barski :)