Triumphal arch

A triumphal arch is a building in the shape of a monumental gate, usually built to celebrate a victory in war.

This tradition dates back to Ancient Rome, and 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 permanant. Temporary triumphal arches are also constructed, intended to be used for a celebratory parade or ceremony and then be dismantled afterwards.

Permanent monumental triumphal arches include:

England

• Marble Arch, London

France

• Arc de Triomphe, Paris
• Arc du Carrousel, Paris
• Nevers
• Orange
• Roman site of Glanum, near Saint Rémy de Provence

Germany

• Brandenburg Gate, Berlin

India

• Gateway of India, Mumbai

Italy

• Arch of Titus, Rome
• Arco Campano, Capua
• Benevento

Romania

• Triumph Arch, Bucharest

Spain

• Puerta de las Granadas, Granada

Turkey

• Anazarbus

United States

• Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York
• Washington Square, New York, New York

See also: Roman Triumph, arch, city gate