https://uk.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/madrid/victory-arch-22954285
OverviewNearbyReviewsWin PrizesRecommended

Victory Arch (Arco de la Victoria)

Arco de la Victoria
󰺂2.8
No reviews yet
based on 113 reviews
MonumentsHistorical Sites
Open year round, 24/7
Address:
Arco de la Victoria, 28040 Madrid, SpainMap
What travelers say:

More

Recommendations Near Victory Arch (Arco de la Victoria)

Victory Arch (Arco de la Victoria) Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences

Write a Review
Trip.comTrip.com
TripAdvisor(113 Reviews)TripAdvisor
113 Reviews
  • 293neilk
    293neilk
    ta-icon

    Great Victory Arch

    I passed the Arco De La Victoria ( Victory Arch ) as my twin brother Stephen and I were exploring around the vibrant Moncloa neighbourhood, a wonderful and very impressive arch that I still think may ...

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
  • VadimM67
    VadimM67
    ta-icon

    Don`t ask the way here. This is the arch of defeat for more of residents of Madrid,.

    The tradition of installing triumphal arches went as we know from the Romans. Arches were installed at the entrance to the city or in public places in honor of certain victories. This arch is installe...

    Reviewed on Nov 15, 2020
  • reektreat
    reektreat
    ta-icon

    Erected in 1956

    This arch was erected in 1956 by Francisco Franco, probably to celebrate his triumph after the Civil War. I am not into politics, but it is just beautiful from the artistic point pf view. It seems fro...

    Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
  • 588phis
    588phis
    ta-icon

    Looks like Arc de Triumph

    This is a monument built by Franco in the 50’s. It reminded me of the Arc de Triumph of Paris. The arc and its surrounding looked very dirty and poorly maintained.

    Reviewed on Mar 9, 2020
  • Silvia E
    Silvia E
    ta-icon

    Historic and monumental

    Original Text

    This monumental arc is in the style of the Roman triumph arches, which commemorates the victory of nationals in civil war, at the entrance of Madrid from the road of La Coruña.

    Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
  • 1
  • 2

You Might Also Like

Prado Museum

󰺂9.8
4.6/5776 Reviews
MuseumsAvailable for today
From £14.53

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

󰺂9.1
4.6/5388 Reviews
StadiumsAvailable for today
From £21.35

Las Ventas Bullring

󰺂8.6
4.5/5172 Reviews
Featured performancesPerformancesAvailable for today
From £12.00

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

󰺂7.0
4.5/579 Reviews
Fine Art GalleriesMuseums
From £10.29