Park · Ukraine · Cherkasy
Sofiyivka Park
A large 19th-century landscape park with ponds, grottoes, waterfalls and sculptures.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Sofiyivka Park matters
Sofiyivka was created in the early 19th century by a nobleman as a gift to his wife, and it remains one of the finest landscape parks in Europe. Winding paths lead through woodland, past ponds and artificial grottoes, waterfalls, pavilions and classical statues. It is a calm place for a long walk.
Talking points
- It was created in the early 19th century as a gift.
- Ponds, grottoes and waterfalls are all designed features.
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