Arc de Triomf
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The Arc de Triomf (Catalan pronunciation: Passeig de Sant Joan.
Design
The arch is built in reddish brickwork in the
King Jaume I, who ruled over a period of prosperity in Barcelona.[1]
Other triumphal arches
Similar structures can be found in many other cities, most notably including the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Wellington Arch in London, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in New York City, and the Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, plus many from the Roman era. This arch, however, is a non-military arch. It does not romanticize war, not intended to celebrate Spain's military victories, but rather was built as the gateway to the 1888 World Fair and was thus intended to welcome people.
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Arc de Triomf de Barcelona.
- Arc de Triomf metro station
- Arc de Triomf railway station
References
- ^ "Arc de Triomf and Passeig de Picasso". barcelona.de. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
External links
- Brief description and history of Barcelona's Arc de Triomf on the official Barcelona Tourism site
- The Arc de Triomf on Google Maps