About Arcul de Triumf
The Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest is an imposing triumphal arch commemorating Romania's victory in World War I. After temporary wooden structures in 1878 and 1922, the present monument was completed between 1935 and 1936 by Petre Antonescu. Architecturally, it is modeled on the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile in Paris and follows a classical Roman style. The rectangular structure is decorated with elaborate reliefs, created with the participation of renowned sculptors such as Frederic Storck, Ion Jalea, and Cornel Medrea. It was inaugurated on December 1, 1936. Today the arch serves as a key traffic hub where several major roads converge in a star-shaped pattern.
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- Piața Arcul de Triumf
011453 Bucharest, Romania - District
- Herăstrău
- Phone
- +40725912672
- Website
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- Coordinates
- 44.46725° N · 26.07814° E
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- ID 0bb07297-188…
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quick answersWhat is the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest?
The Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest is a triumphal arch commemorating Romania's victory in World War I. The monument you see today was completed between 1935 and 1936 by the architect Petre Antonescu and inaugurated on December 1, 1936. Before that, temporary wooden structures from 1878 and 1922 stood on the site.
What does the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest look like?
The Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest is a rectangular structure in the classical Roman style, modeled on the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile in Paris. Its facades are decorated with elaborate reliefs, created with the participation of renowned sculptors such as Frederic Storck, Ion Jalea, and Cornel Medrea.
Where is the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest?
The Arcul de Triumf stands on Piața Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest's Herăstrău district. Today the arch forms a central traffic hub where several major roads converge in a star pattern. If you're looking for a guided visit: travelguide195 lists the Arcul de Triumf in the tour "Bucharest in a Nutshell: Palace of the Parliament, Old Town, and Calea Victoriei."
What can you see around the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest?
Right near the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest you'll find a museum and a palace. The Muzeul Sportului is about 138 meters away, and the Palatul Elisabeta is about 418 meters away. For a break, travelguide195 lists around 12 restaurants within 500 meters of the triumphal arch.
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The current arch was inaugurated in 1936, however previous arches had been here since 1878.
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