Golden Gate, Kyiv
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The Golden Gate of Kyiv was the main gate in the 11th century fortifications of Kyiv, the capital of the Kievan Rus'. It was likely named in imitation of the Golden Gate of Constantinople. The structu
1982 reconstruction of the Golden Gate, pictured in 2018 after major renovations
Bolesław I of Poland and Sviatopolk the Accursed at Kyiv, in a legendary moment of hitting the Golden Gate with the Szczerbiec sword. Painting by Jan Matejko
Remnants of the old Golden Gate in the 1970s, prior to its reconstruction.
The view of the gate from the "city side"
Szczerbiec
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Szczerbiec is the ceremonial sword used in the coronations of most Polish monarchs from 1320 to 1764. It now is displayed in the treasure vault of the royal Wawel Castle in Kraków, as the only preserv
Golden Gate, Kyiv
…station of the Kyiv Metro. History Bolesław I of Poland and Sviatopolk the Accursed at Kyiv, in a legendary moment of hitting the Golden Gate with the Szczerbiec sword. Painting by Jan Matejko Modern history accepts this gateway as one of three constructed by Yaroslav the Wise. The golden gates were built in…
Obverse side of Szczerbiec (perspective-distorted)
Reverse side of Szczerbiec (perspective-distorted)
Szczerbiec on display in the Wawel Castle treasure vault