Triumphal Arch

Arc de Triomphe in the village of Dikanka, located in the Poltava region, is considered to be the most important and famous landmark in the city. Many travelers thanks to this arch know the local places. She is the only power in the whole devoted to the victory in the Great Patriotic War and the defeat of Napoleon, the famous general.

It was built back in 1812. In 1820, timed to coincide with the arrival of the Emperor Alexander I, as evidenced by the record. All arch draped copper barelefchikami that depict scenes of past events. This attraction has long served as the main entrance to the palace of the family Kochubeev.

After many years, unfortunately, of all estates were left with this arch and Kochubeevskoe oaks . Local neighborhood became known thanks to the famous writer Gogol. Many tourists who have visited at least once in the village, very animate and positively describe all the memorable places where the Arc de Triomphe takes the first place.