Arcul de Triumf

Arcul de Triumf (Romanian; "The Triumphal Arch") is a triumphal arch located on the Kiseleff Road, in the northern part of Bucharest, Romania. The monument, designed by Petre Antonescu, was built in 1921–22, renovated in 1935–36, and renovated again starting in 2014. It commemorates Romania's victory in the First World War and the coronation of King Ferdinand and his wife Marie.

For the rugby stadium in Bucharest, see Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. For other uses, see Arch of Triumph (disambiguation).

Arcul de Triumf
Romania
For the Heroes of the War of Independence and World War I
Unveiled1 December 1936
Location44°28′1.99″N 26°4′41.06″E
near 
Șoseaua Kiseleff, Bucharest, Romania
Designed byPetre Antonescu
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