The huge Citadel is not the only example of military architecture in Lille, a city in the northern part of France that was part of the Spanish Netherlands until the 17th century. Porte de Paris, or “Gate of Paris,” is a magnificent arch that stands just east of Lille’s historical center known as “Vieux-Lille.” Built …
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The French capital is home to one of the most famous triumphal arches in the world, but that’s far from the only monument of this type in the city. I’m obviously talking about the Arc de Triomphe, one of the best-known landmarks in Paris. Another famous arch in Paris can be found just north of …
A turbulent period in the second decade of the 20th century shaped both the culture and government we know today in Mexico. It’s referred to as the Mexican Revolution and it happened exactly a century after Mexico’s War of Independence (1810-1821) against Spain An area in downtown Mexico features several avenues commemorating this event, as …
Monuments that were used for propaganda in the Roman Empire have been constructed all around the world in modern times. Yes, triumphal arches are some of the most stunning architectural features in cities all over the planet. New York City is home to several arches, and not only in Manhatten. Let’s discover some of the …
A relatively small town in the southeastern part of France is home to some of the most fascinating ancient Roman monuments in Europe. The Romans invented triumphal arches and constructed them all across the Roman Empire. They did the same regarding temples, Roman Bathhouses, and Roman Amphitheaters. Let’s take a closer look at some of …
One of the most amazing arches in the world was once dedicated to a victorious army, but its purpose was radically changed following the conclusion of World War II. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Siegestor in Munich, one of the most fascinating landmarks …
Every major city in the world is decorated with famous arches, a monumental structure originally invented by the Romans for triumphal marches. 2 notable arches in London resemble the ones constructed by the Romans, and neither one of them still stands in its original location. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some …
Most of the triumphal arches that were built in ancient Rome were erected to commemorate specific events, often victories during a war. One of the most stunning buildings in Barcelona had a completely different purpose. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, one of …
The Romans invented the triumphal arch, a monumental structure that was used during triumphal processions commemorating a special event. This could be a great victory or the addition of a new province to the Roman Empire. Because of the vast scale of the Roman Empire and the engineering ability of the people who designed these …
The Romans left behind a large number of monumental arches all across Europe, a structure they invented that was used for triumphal parades in honor of a specific event. Mostly this revolved around bringing along the spoils of war. Even though none of these still stand in the United Kingdom (a ruined one can be …