Arc du Cinquantenaire
Arc du Cinquantenaire, Triumphal arch in European Quarter, Brussels, Belgium
The Arc du Cinquantenaire features a bronze quadriga with four horses and a chariot representing the province of Brabant at its summit.
King Leopold II commissioned this monument to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence, with construction completed in 1905.
Eight statues along the sides of the arch represent different Belgian provinces, expressing national identity through architectural elements.
Visitors can reach the observation platform at the top of the 45-meter arch for views across Brussels and the European Quarter.
The ceiling contains stone caissons decorated with laurel wreaths and inscriptions related to Belgian national principles.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: September 27, 1905
Architects: Gédéon Bordiau
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Address: Tun. Loi 27, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium 1040 Bruxelles
Website: https://visit.brussels/de/place/Parc-du-Cinquentenaire-in-Brussel
GPS coordinates: 50.84028,4.39278
Latest update: May 29, 2025 10:22
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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