About Arco della Pace
The Arco della Pace, also known as the Arch of Peace, is a neoclassical triumphal arch on Piazza Sempione in Milan. Designed by Luigi Cagnola, the monument was built between 1807 and 1838 and originally commemorated the European peace of 1815. The monumental structure, which was meant to embellish the Porta Sempione, was interrupted after the fall of Napoleon and only resumed under Emperor Francis I. Today, visitors marvel at the 25-meter-high facade, which is crowned by a bronze sculpture of the goddess of peace on a six-horse chariot. Numerous marble reliefs and statues by famous sculptors adorn the monument and honor historic events of the Wars of Liberation.
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- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
- Piazza Sempione
20154 Milan, Italy - District
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- Phone
- +39020202
- Website
- it.wikipedia.org
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- Coordinates
- 45.47567° N · 9.17247° E
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- Identifier
- ID 94a8954e-dfc…
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quick answersWhat is the Arco della Pace in Milan?
The Arco della Pace, also known as the Arch of Peace, is a neoclassical triumphal arch on Piazza Sempione in Milan, Italy. The monumental structure was built to embellish the Porta Sempione gate. Originally, the Arco della Pace commemorated the European peace of 1815.
When and by whom was the Arco della Pace built?
The Arco della Pace in Milan was built between 1807 and 1838 based on plans by Luigi Cagnola. After Napoleon's fall, construction was halted. It was only under Emperor Francis I that the triumphal arch on Piazza Sempione was completed.
What is there to see at the Arco della Pace?
At the Arco della Pace in Milan, you can marvel above all at the 82-foot-tall facade of the neoclassical triumphal arch. It is crowned by a bronze sculpture of the goddess of peace on a six-horse chariot. Numerous marble reliefs and statues by famous sculptors adorn the structure and honor historic events of the Wars of Liberation.
What can you visit around the Arco della Pace?
Around the Arco della Pace in Milan, several historic sites and museums are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Casello del Dazio about 72 meters away, the Torre Branca about 297 meters away, and the Monumento a Napoleone about 326 meters away. Art and design enthusiasts will find La Triennale di Milano about 390 meters away and the Museo del Design Collezione Permanente del Design Italiano 1945 1990 about 395 meters away.
Are there tours and restaurants near the Arco della Pace?
Yes, the Arco della Pace in Milan is part of the tour "Milan in One Day: Duomo, Galleria, Castello and Brera." For a break after your visit, travelguide195 lists about 78 restaurants within 500 meters of Piazza Sempione.
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The triumphal arch of peace stands at the place at one of Milan's seven city gates. First the gate was known as Porta Giovia and was closer to the city center. Porta Sempione means "Gate towards Simplon", and once the road leading over the Simplon Pass to Paris went through this gate. The current gate was built in the early 19th century and at that time it was referred to as Arco della Pace.
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