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The Golden Gate of Kyiv (Zoloti Vorota) is one of the city's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of its rich medieval past. Originally built in 1037 during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise, the gate was part of the fortifications of Kyiv, serving as the main entrance to the city. Its construction was inspired by the Golden Gate of Constantinople, reflecting Kyiv's aspirations to emulate the grandeur of the Byzantine Empire. The structure is a testament to the grandeur of Kyivan Rus', the medieval Eastern Slavic state from which modern Ukraine traces its cultural and political roots. It was built using a mix of stone and brick, featuring massive walls and topped with a wooden church dedicated to the Annunciation. This combination of fortification and religious dedication reflected the importance of both defense and faith in medieval Kyiv. After centuries of wear, invasions, and neglect, the original Golden Gate fell into ruins. It was not until 1982, in celebration of Kyiv's 1,500th anniversary, that a controversial reconstruction of the gate was completed. Today, the structure is a mix of old ruins and modern restoration, housing a small museum inside where visitors can explore artifacts from the time of Kyivan Rus'. Beyond its historical significance, the Golden Gate stands as a cultural symbol of Kyiv, a reminder of the city's resilience and its place in the heart of Eastern European history. Set in a lush park, it is a popular spot for both locals and tourists, offering a glimpse into Kyiv's medieval glory.
Vagabond Couple
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In the middle ages Kiev was the capital of the Kievan Rus’, a federation of Slavic states that stretched from the Black Sea to the Baltic. In that time there stood a humungous gate at the southern entrance to the city, but it was pulled down in the 13th century and remained a ruin until the 1980s. In 1982, on Kiev’s 1500th anniversary the gate was reconstructed, even though nobody could agree exactly how it looked in its 11th-century heyday. So even if the design is open to question the gate is an impressive structure with four tiers of merlons above the main portal and wooden extensions on each side. In the surrounding garden there’s a monument to Yaroslav the Wise, an enlarged bronze version of a sculpture by Ivan Kavaleridze.
Ankit Patel
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This is famed in story and song, being the most beautiful gate of the early medieval city. The composer Modest Mussorgsky wrote a beautiful piece of music inspired by a picture of the gate, which was later arranged for a full orchestra by Ravel. The gate itself is a reconstruction, as the original gate is long destroyed. A statue of Yaroslav the Wise is beside the gate and the reconstructed gate gives some idea of what the outer walls and fortress of the city would have looked like in the Middle Ages before the Mongol Invasion. The Gate itself was not open to the public on weekdays during the winter, but even the exterior is very interesting to look at.
David Dancey
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Golden Gate original entrance to the Ancient City of Kiev. Replica rebuilt on the historic site of the gate. Originally with dirt ramparts reinforced with timber. Today's structure has a consecrated church (not in use) of the Ascension of Mary on the top of the gate house. Monument on the side of the gate of the l victorious son of Vladimir after a brutal civil war to become the next ruler on his father's death. In the back a statue of a cat, said to have saved many lives when alarming the people in a building close by of fire.
Elsonian
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A well restored ancient building. You can see there ruins of the walls from XI century as well as other artifacts. Also there are a lot of Ukrainian/English language explanation plates, maps and models of the ancient Kyiv. This definitely one of oldest building/ruin in Kyiv. So it's history of the heart of Kievan Rus as is. Besides, on balconies nice view and good place for photoshooting :) Strongly recommend to visit
Yuriy Lazebnyi
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☑️То, что киевляне называют ✨🕌✨Золотыми воротами, символом своего города, — на самом деле заново отстроенный павильон. Сами ворота, точнее их остатки, внутри этого массивного сооружения. ⠀ ☑️Золотые ворота выполняли не только оборонительную функцию, но и служили главным въездом в великий город, его достопримечательностью. ⠀ Здесь встречали именитых гостей и иностранных послов. ⠀ Здесь провожали княжеские дружины, а после завершения походов с почестями встречали победителей. ⠀ ☑️Золотые ворота были построены во времена правления Ярослава Мудрого. Первоначально ворота представляли собою довольно широкую арку с боевой площадкой над ней. ⠀ ☑️Венчала площадку белокаменная церковь Благовещенья, чтобы гости знали, что они прибыли в христианский город. ⠀ ☑️Своё название киевские ворота получили от триумфальных Золотых ворот Константинополя. Возможно, так Русь соперничала с великой Византийской империей. 😉 ⠀ ☑️Сейчас внутри павильона расположен музей, в котором можно увидеть сохранившиеся части крепостных укреплений, узнать историю Золотых ворот. ⠀ Там же находится и лестница, по которой можно подняться и полюбоваться панорамой современного Киева. ⠀ Мы осмотрели только снаружи и окрестности.
Константин
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Nearby Attractions Of Golden Gate
Taras Shevchenko Park
A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden
Independence Square
Park Landscape Alley
National Opera of Ukraine
St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
St. Sophia's Cathedral
National Science and Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument
Museum of Jellyfish

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A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden
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Independence Square
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Park Landscape Alley
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Nearby Restaurants Of Golden Gate
Musafir
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Ostannya Barykada
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Volodymyrska St, 40А, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01034
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+380 44 278 6919
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attractions: Taras Shevchenko Park, A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden, Independence Square, Park Landscape Alley, National Opera of Ukraine, St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, St. Sophia's Cathedral, National Science and Natural History Museum of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument, Museum of Jellyfish, restaurants: Musafir, Ostannya Barykada, Chachapuri Restaurant, Very Well Cafe, Puzata Hata, Korchma Taras Bulba, O'panas, 100 rokiv tomu vpered, Mama Manana Prorizna, Moments

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