Golden Gate, A Golden Portal to Ancient Splendor
40A Vladmirskay Street, Kyiv
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Introduction
Walk about 200 meters north and you will reach Golden Gate. On the way, you will pass the National Shevchenko Opera House. According to historical records, Golden Gate was built around 1020, the same year as the completion of St. Sophia's Cathedral. Originally named South Gate, it was damaged during the Batu Khan's invasion and later collapsed due to lack of repair. Its ruins were excavated in 1832. The modern government rebuilt the Golden Gate and a section of the ancient city wall on the original site, and also established a park and a museum. In addition, the Knight House, a four-story brick cone-topped residence located at 1 Yaroslaviv Val Street west of Golden Gate, is also worth visiting. Address 40A Vladmirskay Street, Kyiv
Opening hours The museum is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesdays (last entry at 16:30) and from 10:00 to 18:00 from Wednesdays to Sundays (last entry at 17:30). It is closed on Mondays and during winter.
Transportation You can choose to take the M3 green line of the subway to the exit of Zoloti Vorota station, which is right next to Golden Gate.
