The Golden Gate (Vladimir)
Russia /
Vladimir /
Vladimir
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/ Russia
/ Vladimir
/ Vladimir
, 1 km from center (Владимир)
World / Russia / Vladimir
museum, arch, gate, Medieval / Middle Ages, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 12th century construction
The Golden Gate, originally a tower over the city's main gate, was built in 1158–1164. The gate acquired its present form after having been grossly reconstructed in the late 18th century, to prevent the dilapidated structure from tumbling down.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate,_Vladimir
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 56°7'36"N 40°23'49"E
- Park entrance gate 150 km
- Former main gate of All-Union Agricultural Exhibition (VSKhV) 175 km
- Main entrance of VDNKh 175 km
- Holy Gate 197 km
- Holy Trinity Church 0.1 km
- Torpedo Stadium 0.5 km
- Vladimir railway station 1.4 km
- Oktyabrsky Rayon 5.8 km
- Leninsky Rayon 7.2 km
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