Uman is a city in Ukraine located almost in the middle of the country, approximately 50 miles away from the city of Kyiv. Founded in the eighteenth century, Uman has been a symbol of culture, commerce, and education throughout its history and is known a beautiful, enchanting city. Uman is known for its parks, gardens and botanical gardens, which are visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year. The town also features many historical buildings, churches and monuments, primarily those built in the 19th century, the most famous of which is the Chortokivskiy Palace.