Sunday Gate
avenue Sunday Gate, Moscow, Russia
Description:
The Sunday Gate is located between the City Duma and the State Historical Museum. The construction of the gate was undertaken by Petrok Maly in 1538. They were demolished several times and rebuilt.
According to historical data, the landmark had the title "Neglinny", along the Neglinnaya River. The purpose of the gate was common: to protect the city from attack by enemy forces. Russian Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich ordered to rebuild the gate, adding arches of carved beauty and after that the gate received its final name - Resurrection.
You can get to this magnificent attraction by metro station: Revolution Square, Hunting Row and Lenin Library.