Patuxai

ປະຕູໄຊ

monument in Vientiane

#2 in Vientiane / #3 in Laos

by Stefan Fussan

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Patuxai, also known as the Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph, is an iconic monument located in the heart of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Built between 1957 and 1968, it commemorates those who fought for independence from France. Architecturally, Patuxai fuses traditional Laotian motifs with French colonial influences, resembling the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The monument features intricately designed towers, and visitors can climb to the top for panoramic views of the city.

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