Random Most Important Gates in History (21 items)

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  (#14) Arch of Titus

  • Italy

  Erected by Emperor Domitian in 81 AD to commemorate his brother Titus, who died that very year, it features a celebration of Titus's military victories, with his Siege of Jerusalem receiving central honors. It has since become the standard for many future arches, most notably the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. 
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  (#20) Washington Square Arch

  Inspired by the Roman arches, the Washington Square Arch was built in 1889 in celebration of the centennial of George Washington's inauguration. It was rebuilt in marble a few short years later and has since become a major New York City monument. It serves as an entrance to Washington Square Park. 
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  (#19) Arch of Triumph

  • Pyongyang, Pyongan, North Korea

  Not to be outdone by France, Pyongyang's triumphal arch is three meters taller than the Arc de Triomphe. Finished in 1982, it has various sculptures and dates important to North Korea's journey of becoming an independent nation. Unlike many arcs, this one is four-sided and reportedly has dozens of rooms inside.
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  (#17) Gateway Arch

  • St. Louis, Missouri, USA

  Technically more a monument than an actual gate, at 192 meters the Gateway Arch is nonetheless the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. Designed in 1947 but completed in 1965, the Gateway Arch cost $13 million dollars, nearly 200 million by today's standards. On a clear day, you can see it from up to 30 miles away. 
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  (#13) The Rua Augusta Arch

  Built to celebrate Lisbon's reconstruction following the 1755 earthquake, the Rua Augusta Arch was completed in 1873. The top is adorned with beautiful statues, welcoming all into the city's main pedestrian street.There's an accessible terrace at the top, offering spectacular views of downtown Lisbon. 
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  (#2) Golden Gate

  Located in Jerusalem, the Golden Gate's is called Sha'ar HaRachamim in Hebrew, which means "Gate of Mercy." It is the only eastern gate of the Temple Mount and has been walled up at various times throughout history. Though it's exact construction date is unknown, the Golden Gate likely dates back to the late Byzantine, and it is thought to be the oldest gate in the current city walls of Jerusalem.

  Jewish tradition holds that the Divine Presence would appear through the eastern gate and that it will again when the Messiah comes. Jews also prayed for mercy in medieval times at the same location as the Golden Gate. Christian texts depict it as a symbol of the virgin birth, as supposedly Mary's parents met at the gate after the Annunciation, giving the gate meaning across religions.

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