Triumphal Arch, Chișinău, Neoclassical triumphal arch in Chișinău, Moldova.
The white limestone monument features four Corinthian pillars and stands 13 meters tall with a 10-meter width near the Cathedral of Chișinău.
The arch, built in 1841 by architect Luca Zaușkevici, marks the Russian Empire's success in the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829.
The arch holds a mechanical clock on its upper section, illuminated at night, serving as a central meeting point for the residents of Chișinău.
Located on Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard at coordinates 47°01′29″N 28°49′57″E, the monument stands at the entrance of the central public garden.
Until 2011, the arch supported a 6,400-kilogram bell made from Turkish cannons captured during the military campaign.
Location: Chișinău
Inception: 1841
Official opening: 1841
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 13 m
Width: 10 m
Address: Piața Marii Adunări Naționale, Chișinău, Moldova Chișinău Chișinău
Phone: +37322201707
GPS coordinates: 47.02459,28.83237
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:39
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