Cayo Gate
France, Bordeaux, Rue de la Porte Cailhau
Description:
The Cayo Gate, better known as the Palace Gate, is a national monument. They are located on the street of the same name, on the east side of the Cathedral of St. Andrew the First-Called. The construction of the gate was conceived to protect the palace, and they also acted as a triumphal arch, in honor of the victory of King Charles VIII during the Italian wars.
Today, the gates are the decoration of the city, which tourists willingly come to see. The architecture of the Palace Gate is very interesting and original. This is the architecture of the Gothic style with an admixture of Renaissance elements.
The facade of the gate is crowned by medallions, hinged loopholes and auditory windows. Particularly impressive are the pointed turrets, which together with the spire reach a height of 35 meters. Due to damage to the facade, its bas-reliefs were restored in 1822 and transferred to the Aquitaine Museum for preservation.