# Arch of Triumph

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> The 27 m interwar monument at the end of Șoseaua Kiseleff, built in memory of the Great Union, with 292 steps up to a terrace overlooking northern Bucharest.

**At a glance:** Monuments and historic sites in București. Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday–Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Saturday–Sunday 11:00 – 19:00. Ticket: 15 lei. The visit takes 45 min. Information verified on 9 October 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** Monday closed, Tuesday–Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Saturday–Sunday 11:00 – 19:00 — Summer hours, 1 April – 31 October: Tuesday–Friday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), Saturday and Sunday 11:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30). From 1 November to 31 March: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays. Entry to the interior and the terrace is only during these hours; the outside of the monument can be seen at any time. The operator's website sometimes announces closures for events (for example 12–13 May 2026).
- **Ticket:** 15 lei — reduced 8 lei; pre-schoolers free
- **Visit duration:** 45 min — with the climb and terrace
- **With kids:** Yes — 292 steps, narrow staircase
- **Best season:** All year round — come on a clear day
- **Address:** Piața Arcul de Triumf, Șos. Kiseleff, Sector 1, București
- **Coordinates:** 44.46719, 26.07813
- **Phone:** +40 725 912 672
- **Website:** https://palatebrancovenesti.ro/arcul-de-triumf/
- **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcul_de_Triumf
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q638278
- **Categories:** [Monuments and historic sites](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/monumente-si-situri-istorice)

## About Arch of Triumph

The Arch of Triumph stands in the middle of a roundabout at the end of Șoseaua Kiseleff, in the north of Bucharest, and commemorates Romania's part in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918. The capital had had triumphal arches before, but only ephemeral ones of wood and cloth, put up for a particular celebration. In 1922, for the coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie, the architect Petre Antonescu built one in reinforced concrete, but with plaster bas-reliefs, which rain and frost spoiled within a few years.

Today's form dates from 1935–1936. Antonescu kept the concrete frame and clad it in Deva granite and Rușchița marble, in a more sober manner than the first version, with sculpture signed by Ion Jalea, Constantin Baraschi, Cornel Medrea, Alexandru Călinescu and others. The monument was inaugurated on 1 December 1936. It is 27 m high and 26 m wide, with a 16 m arch, and every 1 December the National Day military parades pass beneath it.

### What you can see

From below you can see the inscriptions on all four faces, the allegorical medallions "Bărbăția" (Manliness) and "Credința" (Faith) on the north façade, the names of battles on the soffit of the arch (Mărăști, Mărășești, Oituz) and, on the side piers, the texts of King Ferdinand's proclamations, restored after the 2014–2016 works. The bronze medallions with the faces of Ferdinand and Marie on the south façade were put up after 1989, replacing the effigies destroyed under communism.

Inside, a staircase of 146 steps climbs in each leg of the arch, 292 in all, up to the terrace. Inside there are small exhibitions with photographs and models about the monument's history and the Great War. From the terrace you look down on Șoseaua Kiseleff, Regele Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) to the north and the Casa Presei Libere to the south.

### Good to know

The monument is visited with a ticket, from Tuesday to Sunday; the staircase is narrow and has no lift, so the climb is not possible for visitors with reduced mobility. The monument stands in a very busy junction, so take care when crossing.

## Don't miss

- The view from the terrace over Șoseaua Kiseleff, Herăstrău Park and the Casa Presei Libere.
- The 292 steps inside the legs of the arch, with small exhibitions inside.
- The medallions "Bărbăția" by Ion Jalea and "Credința" by Constantin Baraschi on the north façade.
- The names of First World War battles (Mărăști, Mărășești, Oituz) carved on the soffit of the arch.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** the monument is in the north of Bucharest, at the end of Șoseaua Kiseleff, ~5 km from Piața Victoriei, ~7 km from Piața Unirii and ~16 km from Henri Coandă Airport. From the centre you reach it along Calea Victoriei and then Șoseaua Kiseleff, which leads straight to the arch. The roundabout around it is a busy junction, and you enter the monument on foot, from the edge of the roundabout.

**Public transport:** the nearest metro station is Aviatorilor (M2), ~2 km from the monument, which makes for a pleasant walk along Kiseleff. Closer in, STB buses stop at the stops on the boulevard named "Arcul de Triumf". The monument is also on the route of the Bucharest City Tour, the city's open-top tourist bus.

### Where to park

We have found no official information about parking near the monument. The roundabout is a busy junction, so do not count on a space right at the entrance; the simplest option is to come by metro or bus, or to leave the car elsewhere in the area and walk.

### Fees & discounts

Adult ticket: 15 lei; reduced (pupils, students, pensioners): 8 lei; free for pre-schoolers and people with disabilities. Guided tour in Romanian: 10 lei per person, in English: 15 lei per person. Professional photography or filming costs 500 lei per hour. Tickets can be reserved online on the operator's website or bought at the entrance; prices may change.

### Rules

The staircase is narrow and has 292 steps and no lift; wear comfortable shoes and take it slowly, especially on the way down. Photographing with a phone for personal use is fine, while professional photography is charged. Do not climb on the monument or drop litter. Entry is only possible within opening hours.

### Facilities

Small exhibitions inside · no café or shop at the monument, but cafés and restaurants on Kiseleff and in Herăstrău Park, a few minutes away · phone for bookings: +40 725 912 672

## Details

- **Historical period:** interwar period
- **Civilisation:** Romanian

## Frequently asked questions about Arch of Triumph

**How much is a ticket to Arch of Triumph?**

A ticket to Arch of Triumph costs 15 lei (reduced 8 lei; pre-schoolers free). Adult ticket: 15 lei; reduced (pupils, students, pensioners): 8 lei; free for pre-schoolers and people with disabilities. Guided tour in Romanian: 10 lei per person, in English: 15 lei per person. Professional photography or filming costs 500 lei per hour. Tickets can be reserved online on the operator's website or bought at the entrance; prices may change.

**What are the opening hours of Arch of Triumph?**

Opening hours at Arch of Triumph: Monday closed, Tuesday–Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Saturday–Sunday 11:00 – 19:00. Summer hours, 1 April – 31 October: Tuesday–Friday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), Saturday and Sunday 11:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30). From 1 November to 31 March: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays. Entry to the interior and the terrace is only during these hours; the outside of the monument can be seen at any time. The operator's website sometimes announces closures for events (for example 12–13 May 2026).

**How long does a visit to Arch of Triumph take?**

A visit to Arch of Triumph takes about 45 min (with the climb and terrace).

**Can you visit Arch of Triumph with kids?**

Yes, Arch of Triumph is suitable for children (292 steps, narrow staircase).

**How do I get to Arch of Triumph?**

Arch of Triumph is located at Piața Arcul de Triumf, Șos. Kiseleff, Sector 1, București. By car: the monument is in the north of Bucharest, at the end of Șoseaua Kiseleff, ~5 km from Piața Victoriei, ~7 km from Piața Unirii and ~16 km from Henri Coandă Airport. From the centre you reach it along Calea Victoriei and then Șoseaua Kiseleff, which leads straight to the arch. The roundabout around it is a busy junction, and you enter the monument on foot, from the edge of the roundabout. Public transport: the nearest metro station is Aviatorilor (M2), ~2 km from the monument, which makes for a pleasant walk along Kiseleff. Closer in, STB buses stop at the stops on the boulevard named "Arcul de Triumf". The monument is also on the route of the Bucharest City Tour, the city's open-top tourist bus.

**When is the best time to visit Arch of Triumph?**

The best season for Arch of Triumph: All year round (come on a clear day).

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Last updated: 9 October 2026
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