Golden Gate, Medieval city gate in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine
The Golden Gate forms a rectangular structure with thick stone walls, topped by a church with a gilded dome at Volodymyrska Street.
Prince Yaroslav the Wise ordered the construction of this fortified entrance between 1017 and 1024 as part of the city defense system against nomadic tribes.
The gate includes a museum branch of the National Sanctuary displaying artifacts and documents about medieval fortification techniques and city development.
The monument opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the preservation museum inside.
The 1982 reconstruction incorporated original medieval foundation stones with modern materials to create a representation of the ancient defensive structure.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1018
Address: 01001, м. Київ, вул. Володимирська, 40а 01034
GPS coordinates: 50.44833,30.51306
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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