The original 1834 arch was dismantled during the reconstruction of Tverskaya Zastava square in the 1930s.
The 1968 reconstruction was re-erected at a new site on Kutuzovsky Avenue rather than its historical location.
The monument uses cast-iron components produced at the Mytishchi foundry.
The attic of the arch features a sculptural group showing the Chariot of Glory driven by Nike.
The arch serves as a transition point between the urban center and the Victory Park memorial complex.
The original design by Joseph Bové was intended to celebrate the return of Russian troops from Paris.
The Triumphal Arch in Moscow commemorates the victory of the Russian people in the Patriotic War of 1812. Originally constructed between 1829 and 1834 to a design by Joseph Bové, the current structure is a 1968 reconstruction located on Kutuzovsky Avenue. The original arch stood at Tverskaya Zastava square before being dismantled in 1936. The monument features six pairs of massive cast-iron columns and equestrian statues of Victory. Its friezes depict scenes of the expulsion of Napoleon's army from Moscow. The structure serves as a central element of a wide traffic island on a major city thoroughfare. It is built in the Empire architectural style, characterized by monumental proportions and military symbolism. The arch is one of the few surviving or reconstructed monuments dedicated to the defeat of the Napoleonic forces in the city.
From the side of the lawn on the north side of the avenue to capture the entire arch with its reflective surroundings.
Visit during the golden hour for optimal lighting on the stone and metal reliefs.
The arch is situated in the middle of a major highway; use the designated underpass to reach the monument base.
Combine your visit with the nearby Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
Attempting to cross the multi-lane Kutuzovsky Avenue on foot; always use the pedestrian underpass.
