Arcul de Triumf
Arcul de Triumf is a Neoclassical triumphal arch located in Bucharest. This historic monument, which stands 27 m high and 25 m long, was designed by architect Petre Antonescu. It is the 11th most looked-up sight in Romania on English Wikipedia and is one of the 32 sights featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The monument is located at Piața Arcul de Triumf, 6 km from Bucharest and 4 km from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport. It is wheelchair accessible. Visitors can combine a trip to the arch with a visit to the Romanian Athenaeum, which is 3.3 km away, or the Palace of the Parliament, located 4.5 km away.
The weather is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 18 °C. The wettest month is June, which sees about 78 mm of rain. From April to October, opening hours are 10:00-18:00 Tuesday through Friday and 11:00-19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. From November to March, the site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 78 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 36 | 34 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 54 | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
