A collectible Soviet postcard from 1974 depicting the Victory Arch (Holy Gates) in Chișinău, one of the main architectural landmarks of the capital of the Moldavian SSR.
What is shown on the postcard
In the foreground, the square in front of the Victory Arch is visible, with several pedestrians walking across it. To the right stands a street lamp and blooming rose bushes. In the center rises the double-tiered white stone triumphal arch with a round clock on the upper tier. In the background, the dome of the Cathedral is visible behind green trees.
Historical note
The arch was built in 1840, designed by architect I. Zaushkevich, to house a 400-pood bell cast from captured Turkish cannons. The structure combines the functions of a triumphal arch and a belfry. During the Soviet era, it was officially referred to as the Victory Arch.
Present day
Today, the monument is known as the Triumphal Arch (Arcul de Triumf) and is a cultural heritage site of Moldova. It is located on the Great National Assembly Square in central Chișinău, and the clock on the arch remains operational.
Location (map)
Address: Great National Assembly Square, Chișinău, Moldova
Coordinates: 47.024528, 28.831556
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Google Maps.
Questions and answers
- When was the arch built? The arch was constructed in 1840 according to the design of architect I. Zaushkevich.
- What is located on the upper tier of the arch? The upper tier houses a clock, and a bell is located inside the structure.
- What is the arch called today? Today, the monument is officially known in Moldova as the Triumphal Arch (Arcul de Triumf).
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Chișinău from 1974.
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