Grape gates
ooh Dolskaya 1, Moscow, Russia
Description:
Figured or grape gates are a valuable attraction of the city of Moscow.
Designed and erected by architect Bazhenov Pavel in 1778 for the Tsaritsyno estate.
Separate part of the double estate from the part with picturesque parks.
They are a sculptural composition that attracts the eyes of visitors with its elegance and elegance.
Grapes are called gates because of the openwork composition in the form of a bunch of grapes in the central part of the stone pattern. This sculptural composition is not fully preserved today.
Until the 19th century, there were sculptural figures of people and dogs, but they were unfortunately lost.
Grape gates are considered one of the emblems of the Tsaritsino estate.
You can get to the attraction by metro to Tsaritsyno station or by public transport or taxi at the address: Moscow, Dolskaya Dom 1 street.