Deaf gates

“Deaf Gates” — the gates between the Zverinets and Palace parks in the town of Gatchina, Leningrad Region. The structure was built at the end of the 18th century. They were located next to the Cold Bath (a swimming pool) and led to the part of the park called “Zverinets.”

At the beginning of the 21st century, the gates with the adjoining sections of the fence were still preserved, but later they collapsed. Their ruins have been conserved — covered with metal boxes. The ruins of the Deaf Gates in the Palace Park of Gatchina are a federally significant cultural heritage site. The gates were built in 1790 according to the design of architect Brenna.

Like most palace buildings, the gates were executed in the classical style. They were a simple construction consisting of two pylons topped with spheres made of Pudost stone. Between them were open forged gates with bars shaped like spears. A stone fence adjoined them, which was replaced in the mid-19th century by a metal grille.

To this day, only the rectangular pillars of the Deaf Gates have survived. The picturesque ruins attract tourists’ attention, reminding of the former grandeur of one of the oldest park ensembles in Gatchina.

Sources:

https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaf_Gates_(Gatchina)

https://rutraveller.ru/place/123314