Uman district means Sofiyivka, one of the most famous parks in Ukraine, the granite rocks of Buky Canyon and small towns with their own history in the south of Cherkasy region.
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What to See in Uman District — Sofiyivka, Uman and Buky Canyon
Uman District in the South of Cherkasy Region
Uman district was formed in 2020 and includes 12 territorial communities. Its administrative centre is Uman; other towns are Zhashkiv, Khrystynivka and Monastyryshche. The M05 Kyiv — Odesa highway runs through the district, so Uman is convenient to visit both as a separate destination and on the way south.
Sofiyivka National Arboretum
Sofiyivka was founded in 1796 by Count Stanisław Szczęsny Potocki and named after his wife Sofia. Today it is a national arboretum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: ponds and cascades, grottoes, rocks, sculptures and thousands of species of trees and shrubs. Plan at least half a day for a walk through the park.
Uman — a Town with a Rich History
Uman is known not only for its park. It is home to the grave of Tzaddik Nachman of Breslov, the founder of Breslov Hasidism, so every year thousands of pilgrims come to the town during the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). If you are planning a trip for these days, book your accommodation in advance.
Buky Canyon and the Nature of Uman District
Near the village of Buky, the Hirskyi Tikych river cuts through granite rocks, forming a picturesque canyon with rapids. It is one of the best places in the region for walks, photos and picnics in nature. Wear comfortable shoes: the paths along the river are rocky in places.
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In the morning — a walk through Sofiyivka Arboretum (at least half a day), in the afternoon — the centre of Uman. If you have a car, you can drive to Buky Canyon on the Hirskyi Tikych river in the evening or the next day.
The park was founded in 1796 by Count Stanisław Szczęsny Potocki and named after his wife Sofia. Today Sofiyivka has the status of a national arboretum and belongs to the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
The canyon is located near the village of Buky in Uman district, on the Hirskyi Tikych river. Here the river flows between granite rocks and forms rapids.
From Kyiv — along the M05 Kyiv — Odesa highway, over 200 km. From Cherkasy — along the H16 road via Smila, Shpola, Zvenyhorodka and Talne. Uman has a railway station; check the train timetable on the Ukrzaliznytsia website.
Tzaddik Nachman of Breslov, the founder of Breslov Hasidism, is buried in Uman. Every year thousands of Hasidim come here during Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), so the town is crowded at that time and accommodation should be booked in advance.
Uman district includes 12 territorial communities. The towns of the district are Uman, Zhashkiv, Khrystynivka and Monastyryshche.