It's tough to miss the grand Triumphal Arch when visiting Innsbruck. Empress Maria Theresa commissioned the arch, which only dates to the 18th century, in honor of her son's upcoming wedding.
It's hard to be sure when (or why) the first arch was built. We do know that the Romans of the last few centuries BCE were building "triumphal" arches to welcome their military heroes home from war.
What Trump’s celebratory agenda lacks is a more emphatically monumental, symbolically compact addition to the nation’s public realm: a triumphal arch in Washington, which is—or ought to be—every ...
This European country is not known for being a tourist hotspot but it makes for a great place to explore while on holiday.
The Siegestor ("Victory Gate") was built between 1843 and 1850 according to plans by Friedrich von Gärtner. It forms the border between two of Munich's most famous streets: Ludwigstrasse and ...
Standing about 25 metres high, it is the largest of the three triumphal arches still preserved in Rome. It is located along the route followed by triumphal processions, near the Colosseum.
Anne's Column and the Triumphal Arch. Recent visitors raved about the amazing views of the mountains seen from the street and recommended seeing the Christmas market set up on the street during ...
Both iconic images of Lisbon, the yellow tram 28 line starts just outside of the hotel, while the gothic industrial-era Santa Justa lift is 10 minutes down the hill. Walk further down, and you’ll find ...