In the middle of 1814, a wooden Triumphal Arch was built beside the Tver Gates (at the end of present-day Gorky Street) for the solemn meeting with the victorious Russian troops returning from West ...

In 1802, during the Peace of Amiens, in commemoration of the great victories of French arms, it was decided to erect a triumphal arch in Paris on the model of the arches of ancient Rome. Architects ...

It's tough to miss the grand Triumphal Arch when visiting Innsbruck. Empress Maria Theresa commissioned the arch, which only dates to the 18th century, in honor of her son's upcoming wedding.

Situated in the Rhone valley, the ancient theatre of Orange, with its 103-m-long facade, is one of the best preserved of all the great Roman theatres. Built between A.D. 10 and 25, the Roman arch is ...

It's hard to be sure when (or why) the first arch was built. We do know that the Romans of the last few centuries BCE were building "triumphal" arches to welcome their military heroes home from war.

Braving bitter cold and wind, archaeologists in Serbia surveyed the site of an ancient Roman triumphal arch, one of only a handful in the Balkans, that dates back to the third century. The ...

There you will find popular attractions like the Golden Roof, the Imperial Palace, the Triumphal Arch and Maria-Theresien Street. When you're done taking in the sights, enjoy some shopping or stop ...

The Siegestor ("Victory Gate") was built between 1843 and 1850 according to plans by Friedrich von Gärtner. It forms the border between two of Munich's most famous streets: Ludwigstrasse and ...

The replica of the Triumphant Arch of Palmyra is under a cover at City Hall Park until 1 pm today when there will be a large unveiling for the public. A replica of Palmyra's Triumphal Arch – at ...