Discover Yahotyn

Yahotyn brings together art, regional history and a landscape shaped by the Supii. Travelers choosing a destination based on different interests will find points of interest in the works of Kateryna Bilokur, the history surrounding Taras Shevchenko, local ethnography and the parks. These themes can help you get a sense of Yahotyn as a destination and tailor your hotel search to your interests.

Art, Regional History and Shevchenko

More than 70 works by Ukrainian folk artist Kateryna Bilokur are on display at the Yahotyn Art Gallery. They include paintings, watercolors, graphics, sketches, designs and studies, as well as early and unfinished paintings. The collection therefore ranges from finished works to studies and works at various stages. The collection may change. The gallery also displays Ukrainian paintings, sculpture and applied arts, old icons, as well as ceramics, glass and wood carvings.

The Yahotyn Historical Museum presents the region’s history across 14 halls. The material and spiritual cultural artifacts on display span from the earliest period to the present day. One exhibition focuses on Taras Shevchenko’s stay in Yahotyn, where the poet lived for almost three months. During his stays in 1843, 1845 and 1859, he spent the nights in the wing building. Alongside the region’s broad historical arc, visitors can also learn about specific episodes in Shevchenko’s life.

The Yahotyn Ethnography Museum has a distinct focus: it explores ethnography and the life and everyday customs of Ukrainian peasants, particularly in the Yahotyn region. Visitors can learn about the daily life and various crafts of the local population. In contrast to the Historical Museum’s comprehensive account of regional history, this museum focuses specifically on ways of life and craftsmanship.

The Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral also tells part of Yahotyn’s history. It was built in 1800 at the initiative of Oleksii Rozumovskyi, based on a design by architect Mykola Lvov. The cathedral and its bell tower were destroyed in 1936; the temple was rebuilt from 1999 to 2016. This timeline traces its history from construction through destruction to reconstruction.

Park, Paths and the Supii

Hetman Kyrylo Rozumovskyi laid out the Yahotyn Landscape Park on the banks of a large artificial lake, with rare plants, greenhouses, conservatories and garden pavilions. The landscaped grounds of Yahotyn Park feature paved paths, flower beds and garden benches. These details give the park a character as a designed garden landscape, in addition to its historical origins.

Different route descriptions in the park lead to different points of interest: the Alley of Glory leads to the banks of the Supii. The “On the Paths of Taras Shevchenko in Yahotyn” route follows paths in the park that Shevchenko walked along and continues along the banks of the Supii. This makes it possible to distinguish a brief indication of the alley’s destination from the course of the named route, without conflating the two descriptions.

Lake Supii is a defining feature of Yahotyn and was created by Hetman Rozumovskyi. It consists of two large sections separated by a strip of marshy land and a dam; this configuration may change over time. Together with the paths and gardens, the lake offers a different focus from the museums and cathedral. When considering Yahotyn as a destination, you can therefore distinguish between art and history on the one hand, and parkland and waterside scenery on the other.

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