In the south-eastern outskirts of the Catherine Park erected monumental iron gates. Reason for their construction in 1817 is Russia’s victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. At the gates of the inscription – “Courtesy of my colleagues”, belonging to Emperor Alexander I.
Of the three choices of materials – pudostskogo stone, granite and cast iron – the last project was approved. The appearance of the majestic structures, including four pairs of cast-iron Doric columns supporting a heavy entablature, said Lyubov architect to severe and courageous, clear and concise manner.
In 1828 the gate was added cast-iron fence on a low granite pedestal depicted with her shields, masks and swords.