Arcul de Triumf

The Arc de Triomphe in Bucharest was built in 1922 to honor Romania's World War I dead. The original Arc was made of wood, and the current, Petru Antonescu-designed concrete structure was built only in 1935. The Arc, which stands 25 meters tall, has a staircase that allows visitors to climb to the terrace at the top of the monument, though it is oddly closed most of the time and only opens on special occasions (usually on national holidays). The monument's sculptures and reliefs were created by leading artists of the time, including Ion Jalea, Constantine Medrea, and Constantine Baraschi.

Recently restored in a botched job, some of the stonework has been de-colored, and the Arc now has an unappealing two-tone appearance. Furthermore, there is still no way to get there without risking your life by crossing one of the city's busiest roundabouts. It still serves the purpose of being the focal point for military parades to this day. Romanian soldiers march beneath it for major events, such as the country's national holiday on December 1st. This is one of the best places to visit in Bucharest.

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Address: Piața Arcul de Triumf, București 011453, Romania

Phone: +40 21 318 3767

Website: https://www.monumentfor.ro/