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Arch of Reunification, Monument in North Korea

The Arch of Reunification is a 60-meter high monumental arch that straddles the highway leading from Pyongyang to Kaesong.

It was erected in 2001 to commemorate the proposals for Korean reunification put forward by Kim Il-sung

The monument represents two women in Korean dress, symbolizing the North and the South, holding a map of a united Korea.

Often part of guided city tours, it offers an impressive view over Pyongyang when climbed.

The Arch of Reunification is one of a few monuments in the world primarily dedicated to the concept of national reunification.

Location: Pyongyang

Inception: 2001

Height: 30 m

Length: 61.5 m

Width: 61.5 m

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 38.96453,125.71582

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:49

Triumphal arches: monuments, history, architecture

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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