Zaborovsky Gate, Baroque gate at Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Zaborovsky Gate features white stone columns with Corinthian capitals, ornate mascarons, and detailed acanthus leaf decorations throughout its structure.
Metropolitan Rafail Zaborovsky commissioned architect Johann Gottfried Schädel to construct this entrance between 1746 and 1748 for the residence complex.
The gate represents an example of Ukrainian baroque architecture and serves as the main entrance to the grounds of the former metropolitan residence.
Visitors can access the gate through the National Sanctuary complex, which remains open daily and connects to other historical structures in the area.
The gate underwent a careful reconstruction in the 1920s under architect Vasyl Krychevsky, who modified the original passage by creating a solid wall.
Location: Kyiv
GPS coordinates: 50.45218,30.51228
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:48
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