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Triumphal Arch

Orange, France
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Orange
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Portsmouth
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

You can stroll to it from the centre of town in less than 10 minutes. Make sure you see both sides of the arch. It's worth making two trips, one first thing in the morning and the other in the afternoon when the sun has moved round, to get the best photos.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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52 reviews 52 reviews
43 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

The Triumphal Arch stands on the old Via Agrippa but nothing of this remains. We visited on a beautiful day which shows the Arch at its best, set amongst trees. The facade remains very ornate, although there is some weathering, to be expected after 2000 years. The underside of the three arches are the best preserved with all the carving... More

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Windsor, Canada
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23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

This appears to me to be similar to a triumphal arch outside he Rman Colosseum. Unfortunately, this was a rainy day and I jumped out of the van only long enough to take a few pictures. I would have liked to spend more time here, up closer to examine the inscriptions. On a sunny day, this would be worth the... More

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boulder CO
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45 reviews 45 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This Arch is even older than the Roman theater in the center of town. There is a lot going on in the friezes, including many sad faces of the Gallic people subjugated by Rome.

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Barcelona, Spain
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

A shame traffic stills drives round the outside of the square. All the same, the stories of victorious Roman navies, and its armies quashing the Gauls, can still be made out in the sculptures adorning this impressive arch.

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Kentucky, USA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

If you know a lot about Roman history and are interested in architectural detail and military traditions, the arch will be more engaging than if you don't. It is picturesque and the walk to it from the theater is pleasant, but if you miss a close-up look, it's probably OK.

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Ottawa
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Wonderful etchings and sculpting into the arch was interesting to study. Easy to get to on foot as well

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rehovot
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11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

drive slowly aroud it .make it two rounds. if you want you can park the car and have a close look at the stone works and frieces. it's still there but erosion and pollution took their toll.

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Canberra, Australia
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64 reviews 64 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

As other reviewers have commented, this triumphal arch is located on a roundabout on the edge of the town with little signage to advise directions. There is no interpretive material so to understand its history you need a local guide or a decent guidebook. It has a good level of detail of the original carved decorations in the stonework still... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

Julius Caesar's Second Gallic Legion built this arch as a tribute to their victories and the emperor. Literally, a monumental achievement and in such perfect condition.

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