Narva Triumphal Arch

The Narva Triumphal arch (Russian Нарвские триумфальные ворота ) was built from 1827 to 1834 on the extensive Narva Square in St. Petersburg, to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon. The first building was designed by architect Giacomo Quarenghi 1814 and built within a month at the St. Petersburg city limits to greet the returning after the decisive victory over Napoleon soldiers. The design is a nod to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris, the occasion was erected by Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz on the Allies, including Russia belonged. However, the Narva Triumphal Arch was not planned as a permanent building and consisted only of wood and plaster. The first goal fell still within its year of construction.

Later, Tsar Nicholas I placed the order, a little further south to build a new gate, but this time made ​​of stone. The foundation stone was laid on 26 August 1827 the anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, instead. Between 1827 and 1834, the goal under Vasily Stasov was rebuilt. In contrast to the first goal was the new brick, encased in copper sheet. The sculptor Vasily humility - Malinowski designed the character program. After the Roman model, the gate was crowned by a chariot drawn by six horses, wagons. The car is run by the winged female figure of Fama that holding a laurel wreath. She is accompanied by four female figures. These are equipped with, among other attributes of the glory of victory and peace. Over the gate is distributed to find the names of famous battles. The opening ceremony took place on August 17, 1834 held in the presence of the imperial family and a bronze commemorative medal was coined. Another gate was also erected on the road to Moscow.

On January 22, 1905, came as part of Bloody Sunday clashes between imperial forces and peaceful protesters. During the siege of Leningrad, the gate was severely damaged by artillery fire. 1989, a small military museum was established and from 2002 to 2003, the gate was completely restored.