Alexander the Great statue, Skopje, Macedonia
Posted by: Torgut
N 41° 59.751 E 021° 25.910
34T E 535765 N 4649405
In Macedonia square one can find a magnificent equestrian statue of Alexander the Great surrounded by other pieces of statuary including some lions.
Waymark Code: WMDG9D
Location: North Macedonia
Date Posted: 01/12/2012
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The monument is inspired by nationalist principles, attaching the name of Alexander the Great to the country (of Macedonia). The imposing 22 m high statue is therefore surrounded by soldier statues and lions. There is also a fountain spilling high streams of water.