Sumy is not considered to be a tourist city, but, like other regional centers, it's worth visiting.
We really liked Sumy - a beautiful, cozy and clean city, with lots of green areas. We were there on May 1 (Ukrainian Labor Day), but even during a holiday it was quiet there and we enjoyed it. We even slept on the grass in the park for an hour.
"Orient Express" restaurant designed like a train ©Yuriy Buriak
"Orient Express" restaurant designed like a train ©Yuriy Buriak
In the downtown, Voskresenska Street ©Yuriy Buriak
Soborna (Cathedral) Street, the most beautiful one ©Yuriy Buriak
Belltower of the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral ©Yuriy Buriak
Holy Transfiguration Cathedral ©Yuriy Buriak
Reflection ©Yuriy Buriak
On the way from the railway station there is an interesting park for children called "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale.") It is a small "town" with lakes, castles and attractions. It was built long ago, during the Soviet era, and now needs restoration. It is strange that the city authorities don't do it.
Puss in Boots is the most beautiful and well preserved sculpture, many others are ruined by vandals.
Park for kids "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale"). Puss in Boots ©Yuriy Buriak
Park for kids "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale") ©Yuriy Buriak
Park for kids "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale") ©Yuriy Buriak
Park for kids "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale") ©Yuriy Buriak
Park for kids "Skazka" ("Fairy Tale") ©Yuriy Buriak
The second and main municipal park of Kozhedub (a pilot who knocked the largest number of German planes) is located along the Psel river that flows through the city. The park is large and beautiful, a perfect place for a bike ride.
Yuvileinyi (Anniversary) stadium ©Yuriy Buriak
Municipal park view from the ferris wheel ©Yuriy Buriak
Getting there: By train from Kyiv (about 5.5 hours). Also in Kyiv you can book seats in comfortable buses of the Gunsel carrier. The buses leave from the central bus station (Demiyivska metro station).
