Porte d'Aix, Triumphal arch in Saint-Lazare district, Marseille, France
The Porte d'Aix stands 18 meters high with Corinthian columns and features detailed sculptures depicting major French military victories on its facades.
The construction of the arch began in 1825 under Mayor Marquis de Montgrand to celebrate French victories, with completion occurring in 1839.
The monument draws architectural inspiration from the Roman Arch of Titus, incorporating traditional elements such as allegorical statues and battle scenes.
Visitors can access the arch through Jules Guesde or Colbert metro stations, with a 3500-square-meter landscaped garden surrounding the structure.
The original decorative statues deteriorated due to weather conditions, leading to their collapse onto the street in 1937.
Location: Saint-Lazare
Inception: 1839
Architects: Michel-Robert Penchaud
Address: 19 Pl. Jules Guesde, 13003 Marseille, France 13003 Marseille
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 00:00 -
Website: https://marseilletourisme.fr/fr/que-voir/patrimoine-culture/monuments/arc-triomphe-porte-aix
GPS coordinates: 43.30180,5.37470
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Triumphal arches document military and historical events of their time. These monuments to victories and commemoration stand in cities around the world. The structures combine architectural elements with historical documentation through reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures. The collection includes Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, along with the Arch of Trajan in Benevento. Paris features the Arc de Triomphe, Porte Saint-Denis, and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Siegestor in Munich, and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid document European history. Further examples include the India Gate in New Delhi, Patuxaï in Vientiane, and Arch 22 in Banjul. In North America, the Washington Square Arch and Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch stand in New York, while the Gateway Arch rises in St. Louis. The Triumphal Arch of Orange and Hadrian's Arch in Athens demonstrate ancient Roman architecture.
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