The ERHG approved special conditions for Ukrainian gardens adhesion

The ERHG embraces the values of the Council of Europe. As a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe it represents and promotes the common cultural European identity that goes beyond borders and nationalities. As a gesture of solidarity and support with Ukraine the ERHG General Assembly approved to extend an invitation to the National Dendrological Park of "Sofiyivka" NAS of Ukraine to be part of the ERHG.

Unique, romantic landscape park

“Sofiyivka” is a unique, romantic landscape park, a hand-made monument of human genius. All generations of garden owners have left the testimony of all historical periods of the park.

According to its maintenance and restoration works, a special attention is paid to preserving and recreating the original outlook of the park with preserving historical trustworthiness of its elements accordingly to archival materials and in obedience to Florence Charter With the hope that “Sofiyivka” becomes a symbol of a common history and of a common future in peace around our historic gardens, the ERHG extends its invitation to be part of the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe with no fees payment.