Neoclassical Heritage of Skopje – Walking Tour
- Skopje is the capital and biggest city in North Macedonia, it is a beautiful Balkan city located on the Vardar River‘s north bank. Did you know that Skopje was once a Roman city? This great time is represented with the monument of Alexander Macedonian in Macedonian square. Have you heard about project ‘Skopje 2014’? Can you believe that there are 29 statues of local artists and musicians between Vardar River via the Art Bridge? You will be impressed by Skopje’s museums! With a charismatic tour guide, you will visit so many monuments and you will hear interesting stories about the culture and traditions of Macedonians.
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Monument of Taras Shevchenko
There are a lot of monuments dedicated to this well-known figure from Ukraine, he was an awesome writer and incredible poet apart from being a very famous political figure.
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Monument "Fallen Heroes of Macedonia"
This memorial commemorates the martyrs who were killed for Macedonia in World War II. It's a must-see during this neoclassical walking tour.
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Monumet "Warrior on a Horse"
Located in the main square of the capital, Skopje, this monumental-giant statue made of bronze is one of the most iconic monuments in the city.
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Monument "Lustinianus Primus“
The monument to Justinian I was unveiled on 2011. It's five-metre tall and is made of white marble. Justinian I attempted to bring Roman empire to its former glory.
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Monument to Skopje's Liberators
This monument is located in the green area in front of the Government building in Skopje, is a war memorial and it's dedicated to the liberation of the city