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with the purpose of greeting the soldiers who were returning from abroad after their victory over Napoleon. The architect of the original Narva
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At the beginning of 21st century, the gate was completely restored and, according to experts, is in fine condition as of August 2009.
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was responsible for the arch's sculptural decor. As has been conventional since Imperial Roman times, sculptures of
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in Paris, originally erected to celebrate Napoleon's victory over the Allies at
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Cultural heritage monuments of federal significance in Saint Petersburg
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The wooden structure was constructed on the then highway to
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that flank the opening and support colossal sculptures.
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were protected from artillery bombardments during the
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Narva Triumphal Gate

Russian
Saint Petersburg
Russian victory over Napoleon
Narva
triumphal arch
Giacomo Quarenghi
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Austerlitz

Ivonna Nowicka
Vasily Stasov
A similar gate
Moscow
Vasily Demut-Malinovsky
Pheme
spandrels
entablature
Composite columns
Nike
triumphal car
Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
Quadriga
Russian Admiralty
siege of Leningrad
"The Narva Triumphal Arch"
Нарвским воротам — 175 лет
Narva Triumphal Arch
Photos and other data on the gate

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