The Arch of Triumph in

Bucharest
 The Arch of Triumph is
located in the northern side of
Bucharest, in one of the most
traveled intersections of the
capital. Not many know the
significance of this monument
that is located near downtown,
just one detour point for some.
However, the Arch of Triumph
symbolizes the victories of
Romanians during WWI.
 Build during the period of 1921-1922, by the order of King Ferdinand,
The Arch of Triumph could be imposed in those days as the most
significant historical monument in the capital. However, time was short
enough that the work could be finished, so its exterior finishes were
made out of building plaster, which caused a loss of the bas-reliefs on
the outer arch, being by 1930 an “embarrassment” for leaders of those
times, and Bucharest interwar architecture, a small imitation of the
legendary arch in Paris. So, as in 1932, public opinion agreed with the
reconstruction of this monument and not its demolition, as it was
proposed before that. The reconstruction took place in 1936, during
which the entire exterior architecture had been changed to another
more solid, the rebuilding being considered the official year of the
completion of the construction works.
Thank you for your attention!
By Ardai Krisztián