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Great Victory Arch

I passed the Arco De La Victoria ( Victory Arch ) as my twin brother Stephen and I were exploring around the vibrant Moncloa neighbourhood, a wonderful and very impressive arch that I still think may ...

Don`t ask the way here. This is the arch of defeat for more of residents of Madrid,.

The tradition of installing triumphal arches went as we know from the Romans. Arches were installed at the entrance to the city or in public places in honor of certain victories. This arch is installe...

Erected in 1956

This arch was erected in 1956 by Francisco Franco, probably to celebrate his triumph after the Civil War. I am not into politics, but it is just beautiful from the artistic point pf view. It seems fro...

Looks like Arc de Triumph

This is a monument built by Franco in the 50’s. It reminded me of the Arc de Triumph of Paris. The arc and its surrounding looked very dirty and poorly maintained.

Histórico y monumental

En la entrada de Madrid desde la carretera de La Coruña se encuentra este arco monumental al estilo de los arcos del triunfo romanos, que conmemora la victoria de los nacionales en la guerra civil.