Kholmsky Gate

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Kholmsky Gate is a historic entrance to the Brest Fortress in Belarus, known for its role and damage sustained during the early battles of World War II.

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Kholmsky Gate canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fortress gate
historic monument
architecturalStyle brick architecture
category Buildings and structures in Brest, Belarus
Gates in Belarus
World War II memorials in Belarus
conflict World War II
country Belarus
currentUse memorial site
tourist attraction
damagedIn German invasion of the Soviet Union
World War II
hasHeritageDesignation cultural heritage monument of Belarus
war memorial
hasPart arched passageway
facade with war damage
inscriptions and memorial plaques
towers
heritageStatus protected monument
imageDepicts Soviet-era memorial elements
battle scars from shelling
locatedIn Belarus
Brest
linked to: Brest (Belarus)

Brest Fortress
Brest Region
locatedOn Western Bug river fortress complex
materialUsed brick
namedAfter Kholm
notableFor role in the defense of Brest Fortress
symbol of Soviet resistance in 1941
visible battle damage
operator Brest Hero-Fortress Memorial Complex
ownedBy Republic of Belarus
linked to: Belarus
partOf Brest Fortress
Brest Hero-Fortress Memorial Complex
significantEvent Defense of Brest Fortress
early battles of World War II on the Eastern Front
touristActivity guided tours
historical excursions
usedFor entrance to fortress
military defense

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Brest Fortress contains Kholmsky Gate