The Alekseevsky Gates are considered the oldest monument in Azov. They were built even before the well-known siege by the Cossacks and have witnessed the centuries-old history of one of Russia's oldest cities. Initially, the gates were wooden, and in the early 19th century, they were rebuilt in stone. The last restoration was carried out in the last century.

During the siege by the Don Cossacks in the 17th century and Peter the Great's Azov campaigns in 1695 and 1696, the Alekseevsky Gates served as the southern entrance to the fortress. Together with the earthen rampart and moat, they form the only preserved section of the fortress, which is included in the list of cultural heritage sites of federal significance.

In 1935, archaeological excavations were conducted by the Rostov Regional Bureau for the Protection of Monuments on the territory of the Azov Fortress. By that time, the fortress was completely destroyed, and only two parallel stone walls remained of the gates. During the restoration process, historians and architects aimed to return the gates to their original appearance. Today, they are gates with a vaulted tunnel made of stone and brick, on the walls of which several memorial plaques are installed.

Today, the Alekseevsky Gates are adorned with memorial plaques and monuments, including a bas-relief in honor of Field Marshal Fyodor Alexeyevich Golovin, a companion of Peter the Great and the first knight of the Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called. These elements create a unique historical reserve, emphasizing the connection between eras. Under the arches of the gates, one can feel the breath of history: the echo of footsteps reminds of the battles that once took place here.

This ancient defensive structure is referred to by the residents of Azov as the Turkish rampart, while specialists call it the Russian or Alekseevsky rampart. After nearly a century of Russo-Turkish wars for the right to possess the fortress, Azov finally became part of the Russian Empire in 1774. Legends tell that the rampart was built using primitive techniques of that time, human hands, and hats.