It is a category A listed monument and holds 4.7 on Google from more than 19,300 reviews.
About the place
In 1918 and 1922 temporary arches of wood, canvas and plaster stood here for the parade after the Great Union and for the coronation of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. The present arch, of reinforced concrete faced with stone and Rușchița marble, was also designed by Petre Antonescu and inaugurated on 1 December 1936 in the presence of King Carol II and Queen Marie. It is 27 m high, and the sculptures on the façades are by Ion Jalea and Dimitrie Paciurea, among others.
Since March 2025 the arch has been open to visitors all year, run by the 'Palatele Brâncovenești de la Porțile Bucureștiului' Cultural Centre. You climb the staircase inside one of the legs, 146 steps over six levels, to the terrace on top, with a view over the city. Every year on 1 December, Romania's National Day, the military parade passes under the arch.
Good to know
- In winter, from November to March, the arch can be visited Tuesday–Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, last entry 16:30; it is closed on Mondays.
- Tickets are booked on the Palatele Brâncovenești website or by phone on +40 725 912 672.
- The Village Museum is about 400 m away and the Japanese Garden in the park about 200 m.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9–17 |
| Wednesday | 9–17 |
| Thursday | 9–17 |
| Friday | 9–17 |
| Saturday | 9–17 |
| Sunday | 9–17 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.