The Warrior on a Horse (Воин на коњ) is a monumental bronze statue representing Alexander the Great, standing at the center of Macedonia Square. The 14.5-meter bronze sculpture sits atop a 10-meter cylindrical pedestal with a fountain. Eight bronze soldiers (3m each) and eight bronze lions (2.5m each) surround the base. Inaugurated on September 8, 2011, the monument was part of the ambitious Skopje 2014 urban renewal project.
Free public monument. 22m tall fountain with Alexander the Great
Evening when the fountain is illuminated and plays music. Golden hour for photography. The square is lively throughout the day and evening.
Located at the center of Macedonia Square in downtown Skopje. Walking distance from the main bus and train stations. The monument is visible from most parts of the city center.
An imposing 24.5-meter monument dominating the square. A powerful bronze equestrian statue with intricate details. Water fountains with four lion heads spraying water. Bronze warriors and lions surrounding the base. A symbol of Macedonian national identity and pride.
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While officially named Warrior on a Horse to avoid diplomatic tensions with Greece, the statue clearly represents Alexander the Great. A plaque added after the 2018 Prespa Agreement acknowledges that Alexander belonged to ancient Greek (Hellenic) civilization.
The monument cost between 5.3 and 9.4 million euros according to various sources. It was cast by the Ferdinando Marinelli Artistic Foundry in Florence, Italy, and was part of the controversial Skopje 2014 project that added numerous monuments and buildings to the city center.
Useful tips for visiting Warrior on a Horse
The fountain plays music throughout the day - time your visit to enjoy the spectacle. Evening illumination creates dramatic photo opportunities. Walk around the entire monument to appreciate the bronze soldiers and lions at the base.
Located at the center of Macedonia Square in downtown Skopje. Walking distance from the main bus and train stations. The monument is visible from most parts of the city center.
An imposing 24.5-meter monument dominating the square. A powerful bronze equestrian statue with intricate details. Water fountains with four lion heads spraying water. Bronze warriors and lions surrounding the base. A symbol of Macedonian national identity and pride.
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