Uman - Humań

Uman
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Information
CountryUkraine
RegionCherkasy region
Surface41 km²
Population89 000
Area code 380 4744
Postal Code20300–23019

Uman - city, capital of the district in the central part Ukraine, in Cherkassy region, at the junction of Kamionka and Umanka (Bohu basin).

Characteristic

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By plane

By rail

There is a train station here.

By car

Uman is an important road junction. It is situated on the road connecting Kiev with Odessa and the Vineyard with Kropyvnytskyi.

By bus

You can get to Uman by bus from many cities of Ukraine.

Communication

Worth seeing

  • lock
  • the tomb of Nachman of Bracław
  • Catholic Church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Ukrainian) [3] (first half of the 19th century)
  • market hall (second half of the 18th century)
  • Zofiówka Park (end of the 18th century) was established on the initiative of Stanisław Szczęsny Potocki [4], the voivode of Ruthenia, as a gift for his third wife, Zofia. The park had an area of ​​150 ha and was one of the most beautiful parks in Europe. It was built on the picturesque ravine of the Kamionka River. Two artificial ponds with a height difference of 20 m were dug in the center. The builder Ludwik Metzell developed a system of water pipes, canals, fountains, fountains and cascades. Marbles and finished sculptures were imported from France and Italy. Gazebos and artificial grottos were built; there are avenues and walking paths with statues, obelisks, vases and viewing platforms. The park was confiscated by Tsar Nicholas I for participation in the November Uprising of Aleksander Potocki, son of Szczęsny. In the nineteenth century, changes were made, in 1841 a Chinese gazebo, the Classicist Flora Pavilion and the Pink Pavilion were built, as well as the entrance gate with two doormen pavilions. During the Soviet times, Zofiówka lost much of its splendor; now it is in good condition and is visited by tourists
  • Nowobazarna Synagogue in Uman
  • Old Basilica in Uman.

Nearest neighborhood

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Shopping

Gastronomy

Festivals, parties

Accommodation

  • Golden park Apartments
  • Fortetsya
  • Kolyba Complex
  • Apartment in Uman

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