Sofiivka Dendrological Park

"Sofiivka" is not just the name of one of the largest dendrological parks in Ukraine, but also a hallmark of the cozy city of Uman. The park in Uman is a reminder of an incredible love story that was immortalized in the picturesque park. In it, every location recalls the outline of a romantic story, where you involuntarily imagine Sofia with Stanislav Potocki, who was in love with her.

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About 14 million Polish crowns were spent on building the park. An incredible beauty was created from a ravine with a pond: a pond was created, many paths were laid out, many places for rest were arranged, and thousands of rare species of trees were planted. However, after the park was given to the wife of Peter I in 1832, many changes took place here. The area was expanded, several pavilions were added, and a horticultural school was built.

Modern Sofiivka is a park shrouded in stories and incredible legends. It is believed that if you throw a coin into the pond with a snake-shaped fountain, relations with your mother-in-law will definitely improve. In the old gazebo, which stands in the shade of a 400-year-old oak, negotiations between Maksym Zalizniak and Ivan Gonta are said to have taken place. If you walk under the waterfall and not a single drop of water falls on you, your cherished dream will definitely come true. Whoever drinks the water in the statue of Venus will forget about illnesses.

Sofiivka is an incredible place, a wonder of Uman and a source of pride for Ukrainians.