Golden Gate of Vladimir
Золотые ворота
A city gate built in 1164. It is the only surviving ancient gate in Russia, a World Heritage Site, and it houses a military history museum.
The Golden Gate is the triumphal gate of Vladimir's ancient city walls. Its surface was originally clad in gilded copper plates, hence the name. A church sits on top. Inside the gate is now a military history museum, which features a model of the 1238 Mongol siege of the city and sound-and-light demonstrations. The gate stands in the middle of the main street and is a symbol of Vladimir. Admission costs several hundred rubles, and it is often closed on Mondays. A 10-minute walk east leads to the cathedral district.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Trinity Church (Crystal, Lacquer Miniature & Embroidery Museum)
- Water Tower (Old Vladimir Museum)
- Knyaginin Convent, Vladimir
- Georgievskaya Street
- Dormition Cathedral, Vladimir
- Palaty Museum Complex, Vladimir
- Cathedral of Saint Demetrius
- Nativity Monastery, Vladimir