Porte Saint-Denis, Triumphal arch in France
The Porte Saint-Denis is an iconic Parisian monument in the 10th arrondissement.
Commissioned in 1672 by Louis XIV, it celebrates French military victories.
Named after a medieval gateway, the Porte Saint-Denis symbolizes national pride.
Accessible via the Strasbourg - Saint-Denis metro station on lines 4, 8, and 9.
Designed by François Blondel, it stands as a witness to Baroque architecture.
Location: Quartier de la Porte-Saint-Denis
Inception: 1672
Architects: François Blondel
Official opening: 1672
Architectural style: classical architecture
Height: 24.65 m
Part of: Wall of Charles V
GPS coordinates: 48.86972,2.35250
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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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