The arch
Towering stone.
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A towering stone memorial in the shape of a triumphal arch in the heart of New Delhi, honouring 74,187 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914 and 1921 in the First World War and other wars; 13,300 of their names are carved on its walls. It was designed by the British architect Edwin Lutyens in the style of Roman triumphal arches and is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris; it stands at the eastern end of the great ceremonial axis that runs to the presidential palace, amid lawns and pools. Beside it is the National War Memorial, opened in 2019, and in the evenings locals gather around it to stroll and enjoy snacks and ice cream, especially in winter when the weather is mild. It's free and always open; it looks best after dark when it is lit up. The area gets crowded on holidays and national occasions, with tight security.
Towering stone.
Next door.
With locals.
Kartavya Path, New Delhi
Yes. It's free and always open, and loveliest after dark when it is lit up.
