Tomb of Rabbi Nachman

Ever since the death of Rabbi Nachman (1772-1810), Jewish pilgrims have flocked to his graveside in Uman every Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) to pay homage to this 18th-century sage who founded the Breslov branch of Hassidism.

The rabbi was born in Medzhybizh, made his name in Bratslav (Breslov), near Vinnytsya, and died of tuberculosis in Uman at the young age of 38. On his deathbed, Nachman promised his followers that he would save and protect anyone who came to pray beside his tomb.

Today some 20,000 Jews answer his call at Rosh Hashanah, and at any time of year you'll find a handful of devout worshippers - both male and female - praying at his grave site.

To visit the Tomb of Rabbi Nachman head towards Sofiyivka Park and, about halfway down vul Sadova, turn right onto vul Pushkina.