Arco de la Victoria - details and images
Arch seems older than it actually is. Franco the dictator built in 1956 as a tribute to his army that defeated the nationalist republicans during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Arco de la Victoria is known as the Puerta de Moncloa, a name that is preferred by those who do not want to remember the late dictator.
On top of towering arch, 39 meters high, there is a statue of a chariot with four horses. Franco used to go with this car on a regular route when traveling from downtown Madrid to his principal residence, Pardo Palace.
Arco de la Victoria is not open to the public, although there is room inside the arch that is a model of a university nearby and plans arc. Not far from the arc was added to Mirador del Faro, also known by the Moncloa Faro or Faro de Madrid. The futuristic tower was built in 1992 as a communications center. Unfortunately, the observer in the tower located at 92 meters was closed in 2005.
Address: Avenida de la Victoria
Transport: Metro station Arguelles (M3, M4, M6).
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