Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
Arcul de Triumf
Built in 1840 to commemorate Russia's victory in the Russo-Turkish War, the Triumphal Arch faces Great National Assembly Square and is a city landmark.
Also known as the Gate of Holiness, it was built in 1840 to celebrate Russia's victory in the Russo-Turkish War, and a large bell hangs in its upper level. The arch faces Great National Assembly Square and the government building, and it is the center of parades, holiday celebrations and the winter Christmas market, as well as a must-stop for photos. It's free and open all day, with lighting at night. Together with Cathedral Park and Stefan cel Mare Park, it forms a single area that can be walked through in half an hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
- Organ Hall
- Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- National Museum of Art of Moldova
- Ștefan cel Mare Central Park
- National Museum of History of Moldova
- Pushkin House-Museum
- Chișinău Central Market