- Tourist Information
- Map
- The gate of the gods
- Ares, Aphrodite and bicephalous eagle
- Aeneas and Anchises
- Hercules and Anteus
- Hercules and the lion of Nemea
- Perseus and Medusa
Tourist Information
| Type | Monument, Gate |
| Visiting Hours | Anytime |
| Ticket price | Free |
| Location | Mihai Viteazu Street, Alba Iulia, Romania, Europe |
Map
The Gate of the Gods
The 1st Gate is the first gate in the eastern part of the Alba Carolina fortress.
It was built of stone, has the shape of a triumphal arch and has three entrances, a big one and two smaller ones.
The 1st Gate of the fortress is a gate with representations from Greek mythology.
Ares, Aphrodite and bicephalous eagle
As you approach the gate to the Alba Carolina Citadel, the statues of the god Ares (Mars) and the goddess Aphrodite (Venus) look down on you, being silent witnesses at your entrance to the most beautiful fortress in Romania.
In the center, above the road access is the bicephalous eagle, crowned, on the chest of which is reproduced the monogram of Carol VI. It holds a wand and a sword, symbols of power, and is the state emblem of the Austrian Empire.
Aeneas and Anchises
On the outside facade, to the left side, above the pedestrian access, is Aeneas (Eneas), son of Anchises of Troy and the goddess Aphrodite, the legendary founder of Rome carries behind his father, saving him from Troy set on fire by the Achaeans.
Hercules and Anteus
To the right side is Hercules, fighting with Anteus, the giant, son of Poseidon and Ghea.
Hercules and the lion of Nemea
On the inner facade on the left side, is represented Hercules killing the lion of Nemea.
Perseus and Medusa
On the inner façade on the right side is another mythological character, Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae, who holds up the severed head of the Medusa, requested by Polydectes. In his left hand is his sword, with the tip down, and at his feet is the beheaded body of the Gorgon.
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