0 The door of victory Siegestor in Munich

 The door of victory (Siegestor) in Munich is a spectacular facility that is a symbol of Munich architecture reminiscent of a real palace, but in practice the arch that resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. It is adopted the name Gate of Victory. This is a triumphal arch with three fused arches, crowned with the statue of Bavaria.

Arch in Munich and is a lot like the arch of Constantine (Constantin) in Rome. This is mainly due to the fact that the idea of ​​the arch design was inspired just by the arch of Constantine in Rome.

Victory Gate in Munich looks like and Marble Arch in London. Arch of Victory Gate is located between the Ludwig Maximilian University (Ludwig Maximilian) and Omshtrase (Ohmstraße), exactly where he Leopoldshtrase (Leopoldstraße).

The Ark was built by order of King Ludwig First (Ludwig I). He is keen to celebrate the victories of the Bavarian troops. Therefore, the arch is decorated with four majestic lions and battle reliefs that symbolize the victories of the Bavarian troops. Four lions were harnessed to a chariot, which is operated by Juno - a symbol of Bavaria winner.

 King Ludwig's first completely self financed the construction of the door of victory - the cost of construction of the beautiful monument was 420,000 florins, equivalent to over € 700,000 to date. King wanted to be remembered forever as a Bavaria disposal of Napoleon from Germany. This arch has always been a symbol of German power.

The architect of the arch is Friedrich von Gertner (Friedrich von Gärtner). The arch was completed by Edouard Metzger (Eduard Mezger). The construction of the magnificent monument began in 1843. After nine years - in 1852 the arch was finished.

Lions and the woman with the chariot are the work of sculptor Martin von Wagner (Martin von Wagner). Used instead of horses in war scenes were chosen not only lions as the symbol of victory, but because the lion was the symbol of the ruling family of the Bavarian Wittelsbach monarchy (Wittelsbach). Although it was initially created as a symbol of the triumph of Bavarian troops door to victory today is a monument that symbolizes peace.

During World War II triumphal arch was destroyed. Lions have fallen and been broken for bombing during the war. Arch door of victory was only partially restored after the destruction caused by bombs. So the back of the arch are the words "dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, reminiscent of peace" that belong to Hauzenshtayn Wilhelm (Wilhelm Hausenstein), famous German historian and diplomat. From the northern part of the arch are the words: "The Bavarian army."

In recent years, the statues of four lions and a woman in the chariot, were accurately restored to their original beauty back.

The door of victory - 21 meters high and 24 meters wide. Having lived through the days of victory and war, today it is seen mostly in the lively traffic in Munich. The door of victory is one of the most photographed landmarks and is especially beautiful at night.