Like many others great cities in Europe Munich has own Triumph Arch or as it called here Siegestor. Arch in Munich has been built in 1843-1850 by designs of Friedrichvon Gärtner. If you have been in Rome you will probably find that the Siegestor reminiscent the Arch of Constantine.
Siegestor is also called the Victory Arch. It dedicated to the Bavarian Army and to the victories over the Napoleon. Interesting that Bavaria not always been the enemy of Napoleon; in some period of history it was his ally and frankly speaking Bavarian kingdom significantly enlarged own territories thanks to the Napoleon.
The arch is topped by the statue of Bavaria. It also decorated by reliefs which portray the battle scenes. Another interesting detail of the Siegestor – is an inscription which has been added to the arch in 1958 and reminds humanity that there is nothing more important that the peace in our planet.
Arch of Victory located on the facet between old and new Munich. When you pass through it you will notice the change of atmosphere. Just behind the Siegestor begins the business Munich with a lot of offices and buildings of 20th century. Of course you will find there cafes and restaurants, shopping centers and even the cinemas. In the evening the area around of Siegestor will propose you handful blues and jazz bars.
