Arcul de Triumf

The Arch of Triumph in Bucharest is the monument that marks, literally and figuratively, Romania's victory and national unity. First built in wood after the First World War and rebuilt in stone in the 1930s to the designs of architect Petre Antonescu, the arch rises in the north of the capital, at a monumental junction on Kiseleff Avenue, inspired by the great European models. Its façades are adorned with bas-reliefs, medallions and commemorative inscriptions by leading Romanian sculptors.

At its base, a panoramic terrace reached by interior stairs offers a broad view over the city and the tree-lined boulevard. The monument is the centre of military parades on the National Day, 1 December. It can be admired freely from outside at any time; for climbing to the terrace, check the visiting schedule, available on certain days.