Smolensk Gates (Gatchina)

The Smolensk Gates in Gatchina are a cultural heritage site of federal significance in Russia. The gate pylons are installed on polished plinths made of blocks of red rapakivi granite and are crowned with restored bronze military trophies based on photographs. In the 20th century, due to increased traffic, the metal gates and fence were dismantled, so only the pylons have survived from the original structure. The lost armor compositions on them were recreated in 1956 according to the design of architect Alexander Kedrinsky.