Arco della Pace
🇮🇹Italy, Milan
Arco della Pace, located in Milan, Italy, is a neoclassical triumphal arch constructed in 1807. It stands at 25 meters high and spans 24 meters wide. The monument, designed by architect Luigi Cagnola, commemorates the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte's campaigns.
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The Arco della Pace, or 'Arch of Peace', features Corinthian columns and intricate bas-reliefs depicting historical events. Initially commissioned by Napoleon, its construction was halted during his fall but completed in 1838 under Austrian rule. The arch is situated at the northern end of Parco Sempione, easily accessible by Milan's transit system, including the nearby Cadorna railway station.