Saviour Gates

The Saviour Gates at Kolomenskoe is an entrance structure to a former royal compound, built with pointed arches and detailed stone ornamentation throughout its design. The building stands with tall towers on each side and features intricately carved patterns that frame the main passageway.

The gate was built in the 16th century as the main entrance to a royal summer residence during Moscow's period of expansion and power. It underwent several reconstructions over the centuries to maintain its structure and function.

The gates mark the entrance to a former royal residence where tsars once lived and conducted official business. They show visitors how important architectural style communicated power and authority in medieval Russia.

The gates are located within the Kolomenskoe Museum Reserve and are easiest reached on foot or by vehicle via Andropov Avenue. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as access to the structure involves uneven terrain, and different seasons offer varying conditions.

The gate served for centuries as a working entrance to the gardens and living quarters of the royal family rather than being purely decorative. Its functional role over time makes its survival and restoration efforts distinctly meaningful today.