Romny: Culture, History and Parks

Discover Romny through its cultural history and green spaces. Memorial sites connected with Taras Shevchenko, the local history museum’s long history and two parks with distinct character offer different points of interest. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can base your choice on whether you would like to include cultural sites or relaxation in green surroundings in your trip.

Shevchenko and Romny’s Cultural History

The exhibition rooms at the Romny Local History Museum contain mementos connected with Taras Shevchenko: his torban and a copy of his death mask. The torban belonged to the poet. There is also a monument to Taras Shevchenko in a park in central Romny. It was erected in honour of his stay in Romny during the Illinsky Fair from 1843 to 1845. If you would like to visit the museum, check its current opening hours in advance and whether the items mentioned are on display.

The excursion route “In Shevchenko’s Footsteps through the Romny Region” includes visits to the “Greatness of the Spirit” exhibition at the local history museum, the city park named after T. H. Shevchenko and the monument. The route thus brings together three Shevchenko-related sites in Romny under one theme. Before your trip, check with the nature reserve whether the route is currently available.

History from the 18th to the 20th Century

The local history museum was founded in Romny in 1919, then in Poltava Governorate and now in Sumy Oblast. Its exhibition opened in November 1920. The Holy Spirit Cathedral was built much earlier, from 1742 to 1746. The dated cultural landmarks therefore span from an 18th-century building to the beginning of the museum’s history in the 20th century.

Two Parks, Different Points of Interest

The city park named after T. H. Shevchenko is a locally significant garden monument and part of Ukraine’s nature reserve fund. It was first officially mentioned in 1871, when it was called “City Garden.” Pivnyi Lis is on the southwestern outskirts of Romny. This park serves as a place for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy nature.

The two parks offer different points of interest: Shevchenko City Park brings together its memorial connection and historical name, while Pivnyi Lis focuses on relaxation and enjoying nature. This distinction can help you decide what to focus on during your stay—historic park heritage or time in green surroundings.

Getting There and Choosing a Holiday Apartment

Romny has a railway station named “Romny,” operated by the Southern Railway regional directorate of Ukrainian Railways. If you are planning to travel by train, check current services and timetables before you go.

The different locations can also help guide your search for a holiday apartment in Romny: the monument is in the city centre, while Pivnyi Lis is on the southwestern outskirts. Consider whether cultural attractions or relaxation in green surroundings will be a bigger part of your plans, and take this preference into account when choosing your preferred location.

More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Kosivshchyna, Nesterenky, Okhtyrka, Zhovtneve, Shostka, Konotop, Krasnopillya, Sokolyne.

For the overview of the wider region: Sumy Oblast.