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Comparing Triumphal Arches: Paris and Beyond
A comparative exploration of triumphal arches and gates worldwide, with the Arc as reference.
1/27/2026
13 min read
Triumphal arches mediate power and memory. Paris’s Arc converses across centuries.
Snapshot
| Monument | City | Type | Signature | Ritual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch of Titus | Rome | Triumphal | Relief narrative | Occasional |
| Brandenburg Gate | Berlin | Gate | Quadriga, civic threshold | National events |
| Wellington Arch | London | Triumphal | Victory statue; island | Ceremonial |
| Arch of Constantine | Rome | Triumphal | Spolia collage | Historical |
| Arc de Triomphe | Paris | Triumphal | Monumental mass | Daily flame |
What Paris Adds
- Scale & clarity: Near‑square mass; legible from afar.
- Living ritual: Daily flame — stone as active memorial.
Auteur
Architecture Enthusiast
Als Parijs‑liefhebber en reisschrijver heb ik deze gids gemaakt om bezoekers te helpen de verhalen van de Arc te beleven — van triomfantelijke ambitie tot stille herinnering.
Tags
Triumphal Arches
Rome
Berlin
London
Comparative
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