Macedonia Attractions - Macedonia Arch of Triumph
Macedonia Attractions - Macedonia Arch of Triumph
Construction began in 2011 and was completed in January 2012.
The arch is 21 meters high and cost 4.4 million euros. Its author is the sculptor Valentina Stefanovska, who from the Skopje 2014 project, included a work dedicated to Alexander the Great, officially named "The Horse-riding Warrior".
The arch is dedicated to 20 years of Macedonian independence and its outer surface is covered with 193 m2 of reliefs carved in marble depicting scenes from Macedonian history. It also contains interior rooms, one of which functions as a state-owned souvenir shop, as well as an elevator and stairs that allow public access to the rooftop, which is said to be the space where weddings were held.
The Arch has been criticized for its high cost. It is designed to rival the almost equally tall "Alexander the Great", which was erected in the capital's central square in the summer of 2011. Both buildings are part of a government-funded project called "Skopje 2014" with an estimated unofficial price tag of 500 million euros. With this in mind, many Macedonians believe that the Macedonian Gate will encourage tourism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has filed a formal complaint with the authorities of the Republic of Macedonia following the completion of this Greek arch, which includes images of historical figures, including Alexander the Great.
Macedonia Attractions - Macedonia Arc de Triomphe
Construction began in 2011 and was completed in January 2012.
The arch is 21 meters high and cost 4.4 million euros. Its author is the sculptor Valentina Stefanovska, from Skopje's 2014 projects, including a dedication to Alexander the Great's official title "Equestrian Warrior".
Dedicated to Macedonian independence for 20 years, the arch is covered with 193 m2 of reliefs carved in marble depicting scenes from Macedonian history. It also contains interior rooms, one of which functions as a state-owned souvenir shop, as well as elevators and stairs that allow the public to access the roof, which is said to be a space for weddings.
Arches have been criticized for their high cost. It is intended to be almost as tall as "Alexander the Great", erected in the capital's central square in the summer of 2011. Both buildings are government-funded and named "Skopri 2014" with an estimated unofficial price tag of 500 million euros. With this in mind, many Macedonians believe that the Macedonian Gate will encourage tourism. After the inauguration of this Greek arch, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a formal complaint with the authorities of the Republic of Macedonia, which includes images of historical figures, including Alexander the Great