09/07/2026
Porta Macedonia is a 21-meter-high triumphal arch in the heart of Skopje, built in 2012 to celebrate Macedonia’s independence. Its beautiful reliefs tell the story of the country’s history, while the viewpoint at the top offers stunning views of the city.
Hristo Tatarchev (1869–1952) was a physician and one of the founders of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (VMRO). His legacy remains historically significant and widely debated in the region. 📍Skopje, North Macedonia 🇲🇰
Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) was one of history’s greatest military commanders. As King of Macedon, he built one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to Egypt and as far as India. The grand monument in Skopje’s main square reflects his lasting influence on history and the region, although its symbolism remains a subject of discussion.
Standing beneath one of Skopje’s most iconic landmarks. Alexander the Great remains one of history’s most legendary conquerors, remembered for building an empire that stretched across three continents.
Located on Karposh’s Rebellion Square, right across the historic Stone Bridge at the entrance to the Old Bazaar, this spectacular fountain is one of Skopje’s most dynamic landmarks. It features four powerful bronze horses in a rearing position facing different directions, surrounded by dramatic water jets. At its center rises a white marble column adorned with intricate classical reliefs, perfectly complementing the monumental neoclassical architecture that frames the square.
The “Mothers of Macedonia” Fountain, Skopje
Located on Karposh’s Rebellion Square, just a few steps away from the “Horses” fountain, this beautifully crafted monument is dedicated to motherhood and family. The circular fountain features four detailed bronze statues surrounding a central marble pillar, each representing a different stage of a woman’s journey through motherhood: pregnancy, nursing a newborn, embracing a growing child, and the later years of family life. At the top, water gently overflows from a large marble basin, creating a soothing curtain of water behind the figures. Placed right at the gateway to the Old Bazaar, it i
