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Landmark gate

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

AguinaldoTriumphalArch.jpg
Temporary triumphal arch
Commemorating election of Emilio Aguinaldo as President of the Philippines, 1899

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.

See also: Roman Triumph, arch, city gate.

List of triumphal arches

Permanent monumental triumphal arches include:

Austria

Croatia

England

France

Germany

Greece

India

Iraq

Italy

Romania

Spain

Syria

Turkey

United States

 

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