The Alexander Triumphal Arch

The Alexander Triumphal Arch were erected in Riga in commemoration of the victory of the Russian Army over Napoleon.  The  Triumphal Arch were erected in 1815 – 1817. They were first placed at the end of Alexandrovskaya Street. In 1904 they were moved to Šmerļa Street according to the city’s development plans. Since 1936 the Arch have been situated in the Viestura Garden (formerly the Tsar’s Garden).