Arco del triunfo de carabobo, Triumphal arch in Municipio Libertador, Venezuela.
The Arco del Triunfo de Carabobo is a monument in Municipio Libertador, Venezuela, rising 25 meters and composed of two parallel columns bearing inscriptions about peace and victory. The structure stands on the Campo Carabobo promenade and forms a widely visible landmark in the urban landscape, embodying national history.
The monument was erected in 1921 under the government of Juan Vicente Gómez to mark the centenary of the victory over Spanish troops at the Battle of Carabobo. Its construction was part of official celebrations held by Venezuela after decades of struggle for South American independence.
The structure appears on the flag of Carabobo State and serves as a central gathering point for parades and national celebrations throughout the year. People assemble here to honor independence, especially during patriotic occasions that the country marks with military ceremonies.
Visitors can watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which takes place every two hours during daytime directly beneath the monument. The surrounding promenade allows for viewing the architecture from multiple angles and taking photographs.
Behind the arch stands an Altar of the Homeland, topped by a statue of Simón Bolívar surrounded by four other generals from the independence wars. These figures represent military leaders who fought alongside Bolívar during the 19th century.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
