Zoloti Vorota

The Golden Gate of Kiev (, literally 'golden gates') is a historic gateway in the ancient city walls of Kiev , the capital of Ukraine . The name ''Zoloti Vorota'' is also used for a nearby Theatre and a station of the Kiev Metro .

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In 1832 the ruins were excavated and an initial survey for their conservation was undertaken. Further works in the 1970s added an adjacent pavilion, housing a museum of the gate.

In 1982, the gate was completely reconstructed for the 1500th anniversary of Kiev, although there is no solid evidence as to what the original gates looked like. Some art historians called for this reconstruction to be demolished and for the ruins of the original gate to be exposed to public view.

SEE ALSO

'' Pictures At An Exhibition '', a musical suite inspired by Viktor Hartmann 's project for the gate's reconstruction

Golden Gates In Vladimir , the only extant example of a gateway of medieval Rus’

Serpent's Wall

EXTERNAL LINKS

History of the gate

Golden Gate at the ''Encyclopedia of Ukraine''

History of the gate (in Russian)

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Zoloti Vorota