Monuments of national significance in Sumy Oblast

There are 81 monuments of national significance (importance) in Sumy Oblast (region), Ukraine.[1] The State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine classifies cultural heritage monuments as either of local or national signficance. Monuments of national significance are regarded as especially important. To be classified as such, a monument must have had a substantial impact on the country's culture, be associated with major historical events or individuals who shaped national culture, represent a masterpiece of creative genius, or embody a disappeared civilisation or artistic style.[2] Monuments of national significance are inscribed on the register by the Cabinet of Ministers and protected and maintained by the Ministry of Culture. All listed monuments fall into at least one of the following categories: archaeology, history, monumental art, architecture, urban planning, garden and park art, landscape, or science and technology.[a][3]

The first attempts to establish registers of protected buildings were undertaken between 1917 and 1918 by the Ukrainian People's Republic. These efforts continued in the 1920s in Soviet Ukraine but were halted in the 1930s with the dissolution of relevant institutions and the active destruction of cultural—particularly religious—heritage.[4][5][6] The listing of cultural heritage monuments in the region was renewed in 1956.[7] A list of architectural monuments was approved in 1963, followed by a separate list of artistic, historic, and archaeological monuments in 1965. Both lists remained in use after Ukraine declared independence in 1991.[8][9] On 8 June 2000, with the adoption of the law "On the Protection of Cultural Heritage," the State Register of Immovable Monuments was established.[3] On 14 September 2009, all entries from the Soviet-era list of artistic, historic, and archaeological monuments were transferred to the new register.[10] The transfer of monuments from the Soviet architectural register, however, proceeded more slowly and remains incomplete as of February 2026,[b] although the process has accelerated in recent years.[8][11][12] At the same time, a number of sites have been stripped of their protected status to comply with the decommunisation and derussification laws enacted since 2015 and 2023, respectively.[13][14]

Sumy Oblast is divided into five raions (districts)—Konotop, Shostka, Sumy, Okhtyrka and Romny—which contain 16, 17, 22, 16, and 10 monuments of national significance, respectively. Of the total, 52 are classified as architectural monuments, 20 as archaeological, 14 as historic, 5 as of monumental art, 4 as urban planning, and 1 as of garden and park art, with 13 monuments belonging to multiple categories. Most of the architectural monuments date from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The most recent additions were made in October 2023. One monument—Hlukhiv Teachers' Institute—is listed twice. St Paraskeva Church in Bakyrivka remains on the register despite its complete destruction due to a fire. Every monument is assigned a unique protection number, and those of national importance located in Sumy Oblast start with 18.[1]

Konotop Raion

Monuments of national significance in Konotop Raion
Name[c] Location Date constructed[d] Date designated[e] Type Protection number Photo
Hillfort and settlement
Городище і селище 		Dych 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180005-Н
Field of the battle between Cossack troops headed by I. Vyhovsky and the Tsarist army
Поле битви між козацькими військами на чолі з І. Виговським і царською армією 		Konotop 1659 History 180009-Н
Mass grave and memorial to the victims of the 1932–1933 Holodomor
Братська могила і місце вшанування пам'яті жертв голодомору 1932-1933 років 		Pisky 1932–1933, 2007 History 180006-Н
Hillfort of the legendary city of Putyvl
Городище літописного міста Путивля 		Putyvl 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180019-Н
Monument complex in Spadshchanskyi Forest – the organisation centre of the partisan unit led by commander S. A. Kovpak and commissar S. V. Rudniev
Комплекс пам'яток у Спадщанському лісі - центрі організації партизанського з'єднання на чолі з командиром С. А. Ковпаком і комісаром С. В. Руднєвим 		1941–1945 History 180020-Н
St Nicholas Church (Church of Nicholas Velykoritskyi)
Миколаївська церква (Церква Миколи Великоріцького) 		1735–1770 18 October 2023[10] Architecture 180037
Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral and bell tower (Holy Spirit Cathedral, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Gate Church-Bell Tower)
Спасо-Преображенський собор та дзвіниця (Святодухівський собор, Хрестовоздвиженська надбрамна церква-дзвіниця) 		1617–1698, 1697–1754 Architecture, urban planning 180038
Movche Monastery
Мовчанський монастир 		Late 16th–19th centuries Architecture, urban planning 180039
Cathedral of Sts Florus and Laurus (Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Theotokos)
Собор Флора і Лавра (Собор Різдва Пресвятої Богородиці) 		1602 – late 19th century Architecture 180039/1
Bell tower
Дзвіниця 		1602–1700 Architecture 180039/2
Walls, towers, and gates (Defensive wall with the corner gate)
Мури, башти та брами (Оборонний мур з наріжною брамою) 		1602 Architecture 180039/3
Hillfort
Городище 		Shyriaieve 9th century BC – 4th century 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180021-Н
Hillfort
Городище 		Spaske[f] 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180012-Н
Hillfort and settlement
Городище і селище 		Velykyi Sambir 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180010-Н
Golden Gates
Брама "Золоті ворота" 		Volokytyne Early 19th century, 1875 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180040
Hillfort – remains of the legendary city of Vorhol
Городище - залишки літописного міста Воргола 		Vorhol 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180011-Н

Shostka Raion

Monuments of national significance in Shostka Raion
Name[c] Location Date constructed[d] Date designated[e] Type Protection number Photo
Ensemble of the Hamaliivka Monastery
Ансамбль Гамаліївського монастиря 		Hamaliivka 17th–18th centuries 18 October 2023[16] Architecture, urban planning 180065
Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos of the Hamaliivka Monastery
Собор Різдва Богородиці Гамаліївського монастиря 		1719–1735 Architecture 180065/1
St Charalampus Church of the Hamaliivka Monastery
Харлампіївська церква Гамаліївського монастиря 		1714–1722 Architecture 180065/2
Cells of the Hamaliivka Monastery
Келії Гамаліївського монастиря 		1781–1794 Architecture 180065/3
Defensive wall of the Hamaliivka Monastery
Оборонний мур Гамаліївського монастиря 		1781–1794 Architecture 180065/4
Hlukhiv Teachers' Institute building
Будинок Глухівського учительського інституту 		Hlukhiv 1874 14 September 2009[10] History 180007-Н
Kyiv Gate of Hlukhiv city fortifications
Київська брама Глухівських міських укріплень 		1766–1769 19 October 2012[17] Architecture, history 180030-Н
Humanitarian and educational complex
Гуманітарно-просвітницький комплекс 		1874–1892 Architecture, history 180031-Н
Hlukhiv Teachers' Institute
Глухівський учительський інститут 		1874–1879 Architecture, history 180031-Н/1
Hlukhiv Men's Gymnasium
Глухівська чоловіча гімназія 		1880s Architecture, history 180031-Н/2
Boarding house of Hlukhiv Men's Gymnasium
Пансіон Глухівської чоловічої гімназії 		1880–1892 Architecture, history 180031-Н/3
St Nicholas Church
Миколаївська церква 		1693–1695 Architecture, history 180032-Н
St Anastasia Church
Церква Трьох-Анастасіївська 		1884–1893 Architecture, history, monumental art 180033-Н
Saviour-Transfiguration Church
Спасо-Преображенська церква 		1765 Architecture, history 180034-Н
Intercession Church and bell tower
Покровська церква та дзвіниця 		Pyrohivka 18th century, 1777, 19th century 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180066
St Michael's Church
Михайлівська церква 		Voronizh 1781 Architecture 180064
Hillfort and settlement
Городище і селище 		Yemadychyne[g] 9th–13th century 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180008-Н

Sumy Raion

Monuments of national significance in Sumy Raion
Name[c] Location Date constructed[d] Date designated[e] Type Protection number Photo
Hillfort of the legendary city of Vyr
Городище літописного міста Вира 		Bilopillia 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180003-Н
House where the poet and scientist Oleksandr Oles (O. Kandyba) was born
Будинок, у якому народився поет і вчений Олександр Олесь (О. Кандиба) 		2nd half of the 19th century History 180004-Н
Hillforts (2) and settlement
Городища (2) і селище 		Bytytsia 9th century BC – 4th century, 5th–9th centuries Archaeology 180025-Н
Manor house (Outbuilding of Count Kamburlei Estate)
Садибний будинок (Флігель садиби графа Камбурлея) 		Khotin 18th–19th centuries 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180062
Manor house
Садибний будинок 		Kuianivka 1814 Architecture 180059
Palace and park
Палац та парк 		Kyianytsia Late 19th century Architecture, garden and park art, urban planning 180061
Resurrection Church
Воскресенська церква 		Lebedyn 1748 Architecture 180056
Hillfort, settlement and grave field
Городище, селище і могильник 		Shpylivka 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180027-Н
Monument at the Kharytonenko family grave
Пам'ятник на родинному похованні Харитоненків 		Sumy 1894 Monumental art 180001-Н
Monument at the grave of Zinaida, the daughter of P. I. Kharytonenko
Пам'ятник на могилі доньки П. І. Харитоненка - Зінаїди 		1891 Monumental art 180002-Н
Sts Peter and Paul Church
Петропавлівська церква 		1851 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180035
St Pantaleon Church
Пантелеймонівська церква 		1915 Architecture 180036
Main building of the Shterycheva Manor in Basy[h]
Головний будинок садиби Штеричевої в Басах 		Late 19th – early 20th centuries Architecture 180060
Saviour-Transfiguration Cathedral
Спасо-Преображенський собор 		1776–1892 Architecture 180067
St Elijah's Church
Іллінська церква 		1836–1851 Architecture 180068
Resurrection Church
Воскресенська церква 		1702 Architecture 180069
Trinity Cathedral
Троїцький собор 		1901–1914 Architecture 180070
Bell tower of the Resurrection Church
Дзвіниця Воскресенської церкви 		1906 Architecture 180071
Trinity Church
Троїцька церква 		Slavhorod 1807 Architecture 180058
Resurrection Church
Воскресенська церква 		Velykyi Bobryk 1822–1851 Architecture 180057
St Nicholas Church
Миколаївська церква 		Yunakivka 1793–1806 Architecture 180063
Hillfort, settlement, and grave field
Городище, селище і могильник 		Zelenyi Hai 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180026-Н

Okhtyrka Raion

Monuments of national significance in Okhtyrka Raion
Name[c] Location Date constructed[d] Date designated[e] Type Protection number Photo
St Paraskeva Church[i]
П'ятницька церква 		Bakyrivka 19th century 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180045
Hillfort
Городище 		Kamianka 9th century BC – 4th century 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180028-Н
Hillfort and settlement
Городище і селище 		Kuzemyn 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180017-Н
Fortifications of the Bilsk hillfort
Укріплення Більського городища 		9th century BC – 4th century Archaeology 180018-Н
Archaeological complex: hillforts (2), settlement, and kurgan cemetery
Археологічний комплекс: городища (2), селище і курганний могильник 		Nytsakha 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180029-Н
Intercession Cathedral
Покровський собор 		Okhtyrka 1753–1768 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180041
Presentation Church-Bell Tower
Введенська церква-дзвіниця 		1786 Architecture 180042
Exaltation Church (Church of the Nativity of Christ)
Здвиженська церква (Церква Різдва Христового) 		1774, 1825 Architecture 180043
Archangel Michael Church (St Michael's Church)
Михайло-Архангельська церква (Михайлівська церква) 		2nd half of the 19th century, 1884 Architecture 180044
Palace (Main building)
Палац (Головний будинок) 		Trostianets Late 18th century, 1872 Architecture 180046
Manège-circus (Round Court)
Манеж-цирк (Круглий двір) 		1820s Architecture 180047
"Neskuchne" Park (Palace in Neskuchne)
Парк "Нескучне" (Палац в Нескучному) 		1820s Architecture 180048
Grotto (Grotto in Neskuchne Tract, Grotto of the Nymphs)
Грот (Грот в урочищі Нескучне, Грот "Німф") 		1820s Architecture 180049
Ascension Church
Вознесенська церква 		Early 20th century, 1903–1913 Architecture 180050
Church (Annunciation Church)
Церква (Благовіщенська церква) 		1744–1750 Architecture 180051
Archaeological complex: hillforts (2), settlements (2), and kurgan cemetery
Археологічний комплекс: городища (2), селища (2) і курганний могильник 		Zhuravne 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180016-Н

Romny Raion

Monuments of national significance in Romny Raion
Name[c] Location Date constructed[d] Date designated[e] Type Protection number Photo
Hillfort and kurgan cemetery
Городище і курганний могильник 		Basivka 9th century BC – 4th century 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180024-Н
Hillfort of the legendary city of Viakhan
Городище літописного міста В'яханя 		Horodyshche 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180013-Н
Monument at the site of the first discovery of mammoth bones in Ukraine
Пам'ятник на місці першої в Україні знахідки кісток мамонта 		Kulishivka 1839, 1841 History, monumental art 180015-Н
Church (St Nicholas Church)
Церква (Миколаївська церква) 		Pustoviitivka Early 20th century 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180055
Monument to the poet T. H. Shevchenko
Пам'ятник поету Т. Г. Шевченку 		Romny 1918, 1982 14 September 2009[10] Monumental art 180022-Н
Multilayered hillfort
Городище багатошарове 		9th century BC – 4th century, 9th–13th centuries Archaeology 180023-Н
Holy Spirit Cathedral
Святодухівський собор 		1689 18 October 2023[16] Architecture 180052
St Basil's Winter Church
Василівська тепла церква 		1751, 1867 Architecture 180053
Ascension Church and bell tower
Вознесенська церква та дзвіниця 		1795–1895 Architecture 180054
Hillfort of the legendary city of Popash
Городище літописного міста Попаша 		Zasullia / Brodok 9th–13th centuries 14 September 2009[10] Archaeology 180014-Н

See also

Notes

  1. ^ In particular, each category is defined as such:
    • Archaeological monuments are underground or underwater remains of human activity that bear testimony to the origin or development of civilisation.
    • Historic monuments are buildings, structures, burials, and other sites associated with important historical events or the lives and activities of prominent individuals.
    • Monuments of monumental art are works of fine art.
    • Architectural monuments are buildings and structures that retain full or partial authenticity and express characteristics of a particular culture, era, style, construction technique, or represent works of renowned architects.
    • Urban planning monuments are historic neighbourhoods, streets, squares, or ensembles with preserved spatial layouts and architectural integrity.
    • Monuments of garden and park art combine park construction with natural or anthropogenic landscapes.
    • Landscape monuments are natural areas possessing historical value.
    • Monuments of science and technology are industrial, engineering, or scientific sites that reflect the scientific and technological development of an era or discipline.[3]
  2. ^ No monuments of national significance in Sumy Oblast remain on the Soviet register.[8]
  3. ^ a b c d e The names listed are unofficial translations as the register is only available in Ukrainian. The official Ukrainian names are shown below each translation, with links to the corresponding Ukrainian Wikipedia articles if applicable.
  4. ^ a b c d e Datings of the monuments as indicated on the register
  5. ^ a b c d e For monuments previously listed on a Soviet-era register, the date of transfer to the modern register is indicated.
  6. ^ Mentioned in the register under its pre-2016 name Leninske[15]
  7. ^ Mentioned in the register under its pre-2025 name Yemadykyne[18]
  8. ^ The location is erroneously identified as the village of Basivka in the register.[19]
  9. ^ St Paraskeva Church in Bakyrivka burned down in 2015 as a result of a lightning strike.[20] The second image shows the view of the site as of 2024.

References

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  2. ^ Про затвердження Порядку визначення категорій пам'яток [On Approval of the Procedure for Determining the Categories of Monuments]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 5 December 2024 [22 May 2019]. Archived from the original on 5 June 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Про охорону культурної спадщини [On the Protection of Cultural Heritage]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 31 October 2025 [8 June 2000]. Archived from the original on 5 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
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  8. ^ a b c Про впорядкування справи обліку та охорони пам'ятників архітектури на території Української РСР [On the Organisation of the Registration and Protection of the Architectural Monuments on the Territory of the Ukrainian SSR]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 25 December 2025 [24 August 1963]. Archived from the original on 23 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  9. ^ Про затвердження списку пам'ятників мистецтва, історії та археології Української РСР [On the Approval of the List of Artistic, Historic, and Archaeological Monuments of the Ukrainian SSR]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 21 July 1965. Archived from the original on 19 November 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Про занесення об'єктів культурної спадщини національного значення до Державного реєстру нерухомих пам'яток України [On Inclusion of Cultural Heritage Objects of National Significance in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 3 September 2009. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  11. ^ Замок «Паланок», палац-фортецю графів Телекі та Ужгородський замок внесли до Держреєстру нерухомих пам'яток [Palanok Castle, palace-fortress of the Counts Teleki and the Uzhhorod Castle have been incribed on the State Register of Immovable Monuments]. Ministry of Culture (in Ukrainian). 21 February 2026. Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  12. ^ Huz, Uliana (13 February 2026). Уряд вніс 6 замків Закарпаття до Державного реєстру нерухомих пам'яток України [The government has included 6 castles of Zakarpattia Oblast on the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine]. Rubryka (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  13. ^ Про засудження комуністичного та націонал-соціалістичного (нацистського) тоталітарних режимів в Україні та заборону пропаганди їхньої символіки [On the Condemnation of the Communist and National Socialist (Nazi) Totalitarian Regimes in Ukraine and Prohibiting the Propagation of their Symbols]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 30 August 2025 [9 April 2015]. Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  14. ^ Про засудження та заборону пропаганди російської імперської політики в Україні і деколонізацію топонімії [On the Condemnation and Prohibition of Propaganda of Russian Imperial Policy in Ukraine and the Decolonisation of Toponymy]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 30 August 2025 [21 March 2023]. Archived from the original on 22 February 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  15. ^ Про перейменування окремих населених пунктів [On Renaming Individual Populated Places]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 17 March 2016. Archived from the original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i Про внесення об'єктів культурної спадщини національного значення до Державного реєстру нерухомих пам'яток України [On Inclusion of Cultural Heritage Objects of National Significance in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 13 October 2023. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  17. ^ Про внесення об'єктів культурної спадщини національного значення до Державного реєстру нерухомих пам'яток України [On Inclusion of Cultural Heritage Objects of National Significance in the State Register of Immovable Monuments of Ukraine]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 10 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  18. ^ Про перейменування окремих населених пунктів, назви яких містять символіку російської імперської політики або не відповідають стандартам державної мови [On Renaming Individual Populated Places, the Names of which Contain Contain Symbolism of Russian Imperial Policy or are not in Line with the Standards of the State Language]. Official Website of the Parliament of Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 5 June 2025. Archived from the original on 10 December 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  19. ^ Lytvynenko, Y. V. (20 May 2011). Vasyliev, K. K.; Vlasenko, V. M.; et al. (eds.). З історії садиби П. Штеричевої [From the history of P. Shterycheva Manor]. Суспільно-політичні процеси на українських землях: історія, проблеми, перспективи : збірник матеріалів Всеукраїнської науково-практичної конференції [Socio-political processes in Ukrainian lands: history, problems, prospects: collection of materials of the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference] (in Ukrainian). Sumy State University: 195–198. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  20. ^ На Охтирщині згоріла пам'ятка архітектури [An architectural monument burned down in Okhtyrka Raion]. Okhtyrka Raion State Administration (in Ukrainian). 28 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
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