The Golden Gate is a reconstructed monument of defense architecture from Ancient Rus, dating back to 1017–1024. Ukrainian historian Zakrevsky described it as "a precious remnant of Kyiv's ancient greatness and glory." This ceremonial entrance to the city was strategically built at a point where a slight height difference required additional fortifications. It welcomed many ambassadors from foreign states and featured double defensive ditches, a battle tower with a passage, and a gatehouse church. Today, the Golden Gate stands proudly in the heart of Zolotovoritskyi (Golden Gate) Square, surrounded by various attractions. Nearby, you’ll find the 19th-century cast-iron Termen’s Fountain, a monument to Yaroslav the Wise—the Prince of Kyiv who commissioned the construction of St. Sophia Cathedral from 1017 to 1037—and a bronze statue of Panteleimon the Cat, famed in local lore for saving many people from fires. Inside the Golden Gate, visitors can explore exhibits from the historical museum.