Alekseevsky Gate, Azov

Name: Alekseevsky Gate
Address: Azov, Russia

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The Alekseevsky Gate is a historic landmark situated in the ancient city of Azov, which lies at the mouth of the Don River in Russia. This gate is a part of the Azov fortress complex, a testament to the city's rich military and cultural history.

Built in the late 18th century, the Alekseevsky Gate was named in honor of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, reflecting the Russian architectural style of that era. It served as a crucial defensive structure and was one of the several gates allowing access into the fortified city. The gate stands as a silent witness to the numerous battles and sieges that Azov endured through the centuries.

Today, the Alekseevsky Gate is a popular attraction for tourists who are interested in exploring the historical and architectural heritage of Azov. Visitors can admire the robust design and the intricate details that have withstood the test of time. While much of the fortress has succumbed to time, the gate remains a proud emblem of the city's resilience.

The gate also offers a picturesque view of the surrounding area, including the remnants of the old fortress walls. For those interested in delving deeper into the history of the region, the nearby Azov Museum-Reserve houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the gate and the fortress.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°6'56"N, 39°25'16"E

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Alekseevsky Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument to Peter I, Powder Cellar Museum, Steppe mammoth, Monument to Aleksei Shein.

~1390 ftS
Monuments and statues
Monument to Peter I, Azov
7 min walk • Monument to Peter I is a bronze monument of Peter the Great in the center of Azov, Rostov oblast, Russia. It was designed by sculptors Oleg Komov and Andrey Kovalchuk.
~410 ftNW
Museum
Powder Cellar Museum, Azov
2 min walk • The Powder Cellar Museum is a museum in the city of Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia. It is a branch of the Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology. The place it occupies was recognized as a cultural monument of federal significance of Russian Federation.
~1510 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Steppe mammoth, Azov
8 min walk • The Azov Museum of History, Archaeology and Palaeontology in Azov, Rostov oblast, is one of the largest museums in the south of Russia, particularly notable for its palaeontological collection.
~1510 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Aleksei Shein, Azov
8 min walk • Monument to Aleksei Shein ― is a sculpture of Russian statesman, general, Boyar, and the first Russian Generalissimo Aleksei Semenovich Shein. It is situated in the city of Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Wrangel Mansion, Azov
22 min walk • Wrangel Mansion is a building in Rostov-on-Don, built in 1885 by architect Nikolay Doroshenko. In this house Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel, one of the main leaders of the White Movement, spent his childhood and youth years.
~180 ftNE
Forts and castles
Azov Fortress, Azov
1 min walk • The Azov Fortress is a fortified complex in Azov, Rostov oblast, Russia, overlooking the Don River and the Port of Azov to the north. It includes a rampart, watchtowers and gates. The Azov fortress was founded by Turks on behalf of the Ottoman Empire in 1475. It guarded the northern approaches to the Empire and access to the Azov Sea.
~1540 ftSE
47°6'42"N • 39°25'25"E
Azov History, Azov
8 min walk • History museum, Museum, Natural history museum
~870 ftN
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Monument to the sailors of the Azov Flotilla, Azov
5 min walk • The Soviet city of Taganrog, now part of the Rostov Oblast of the Russian Federation, had an eventful history during World War II, from 1941 to 1945.
1.2 miN
Square
Soviets Square, Azov
32 min walk • Soviets Square or Sovetov Square is a city square of Rostov-on-Don, situated in Kirovskiy District at the intersection of Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, Voroshilovsky Avenue, Sokolova Avenue and Sotsialisticheskaya Street.
1.2 miN
Memorial
Monument to the 1st Cavalry Army, Azov
32 min walk • The Monument to the 1st Cavalry Army is a monument in Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia. It was built in 1972 on the project of architect Evgeniy Vuchetich and is situated at the centre of the Soviets Square.
~550 ftN
Memorial
Monument to Alexander Suvorov, Azov
3 min walk • Monument to Alexander Suvorov is a monument to a Russian Generalissimo Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov in the city of Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia. It was installed in 2014 on the territory of Powder Cellar Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alekseevsky Gate?

Nearby attractions include Azov Fortress, Azov (1 min walk), Powder Cellar Museum, Azov (2 min walk), Monument to Alexander Suvorov, Azov (3 min walk), Monument to the sailors of the Azov Flotilla, Azov (5 min walk).

How to get to Alekseevsky Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alekseevsky Gate:

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Azov (31 min walk)