Triumphal Arch – Rome

The great triumphal arches of Rome were a spectacle to see. They served as a monument with archways, carvings, dedications, reliefs, and a possible statue. They were structures with piers, arches, and flat entablatures. They would be large enough to cover the width of a road. They were made in remembrance of a great victory in respect to the generals and those who enabled this feat. Modern day examples of the triumphal arch are Grand Army Plaza and Washington Square Park in New York City.