The Triumphal Arch must be one of Chișinău’s most iconic spots, and as such an absolute must see during your time in Chișinău. As it is located on the main street of Chișinău it will be extremely hard to miss, and it can be easily combined with a visit to the Nativity Cathedral. The Triumphal Arch was built a decade after the Nativity Cathedral, in the 1840’s, to celebrate the victory of the Russian Empire over the Ottoman Empire. As the arch was built right in line with the Nativity Cathedral it is sometimes also referred to as the Holy Gates. No matter what you call it, it is an impressive piece of architecture that should be on your Chișinău itinerary!