(#15) Cinquantenaire
- Brussels, Belgium
One of the most impressive structures in Brussels, the Arch of Cinquantenaire is the centerpiece of a park made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgium's independence. Most of the buildings in the park were erected in 1880, but the current arch was completed in 1905. The park is home to many public structures, including art and vehicle museums as well as the Great Mosque of Brussels.
(#4) Meridian Gate
- Beijing, China
The southern entrance to Beijin's famous Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate (Wu Men) supposedly became the place where generals would "offer" their captives to the emperor in a ceremony. It also served as a location for the emperor to review his troops during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The gate is composed of five arches in total, known as the "Five Pheonix Turrets."
(#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.
(#9) Ishtar Gate
- Pergamon Museum, Germany
Built in 575 BC in Babylon, the Ishtar Gate was an engineering marvel for its time with walls 12 meters high. Decorated with glazed brick with images of dragons and bulls, it served as the entrance to a vast antechamber. Originally uncovered in 1899, the gate's excavation lasted nearly twenty years before it was housed in Berlin's Pergamon Museum.
(#7) Buland Darwaza
- Fatehpur Sikri, India
At 54 meters high, the Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world. It was built in 1576 AD by Mughal Emperor Akbar to celebrate his victory over the state of Gujarat. It's the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.
(#21) Roosevelt Arch
- Montana, USA
The north entrance to Yellowstone National Park, the Roosevelt Arch was completed in 1903. Originally, the arch had nothing to do with President Roosevelt, but he happened to be vacationing at the park during the arch's construction and asked to speak at the dedication ceremony. A plaque on the arch reads "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People."
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From the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to the Arc de Triomphe in France, there are some historically significant gates in the world known for their spectacular and unique architectural designs. These gates are mainly the entrances of the city or have become iconic landmarks, and are usually built to commemorate specific historical events, celebrations, or historical figures.
Most of these important doors have been opened to the public and have become a must-go place for tourists from all over the world to take photos. As works of art, they are even cross-age masterpieces that recorded history. The random tool introduced 21 important gates around the world.
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