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Triumphal arch

Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Arc de Triomphe, Paris

A triumphal arch is a structure in the shape of a monumental gate, usually built to celebrate a victory in war. This tradition dates back to Ancient Rome and the tradition of the Roman triumphes. A number of arches from the city's imperial era can still be seen in modern Rome.

Some triumphal arches are made of stone and intended to be permanent. Temporary triumphal arches are also constructed, intended to be used for a celebratory parade or ceremony and then be dismantled afterwards.

Temporary triumphal arch commemorating election of Emilio Aguinaldo as President of the Philippines, 1899
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Temporary triumphal arch commemorating election of Emilio Aguinaldo as President of the Philippines, 1899
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List of triumphal arches

Permanent monumental triumphal arches include:

Austria

Belgium

  • Arch of the Cinquantenaire, Brussels (erected 1880-1905)

Croatia

Marble Arch, London
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Marble Arch, London

England

France


Germany

 

Greece

India

Iraq


Italy

The Soldiers and Sailors Arch at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York
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The Soldiers and Sailors Arch at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York

Korea

  • Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang)

Libya

Romania

Russia

Spain

Syria

Turkey

The Washington Square Arch, New York City
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The Washington Square Arch, New York City

Ukraine

United States


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Last updated: 02-27-2005 19:17:40