Golden Gate Kyiv

The Golden Gate is one of the symbols of Kyiv. It was known as the main gate of the ancient Kyiv for centuries. Now the Golden Gate is one of the main attractions of the Ukrainian capital.

The Golden Gate was incorporated into earthwork fortification that encircled the City of Yaroslav the Wise. There the natural landscape could not be used for the defense of the old Russian capital. That is why high ramparts were made from this side. The ramparts were topped with wooden walls. The site of the main entrance to the city was chosen there. The highest fortification was to ensure that visitors would be amazed seeing Kyiv City greatness and inaccessibility. Actually no enemy broke to Kyiv through the Golden Gate.