Porta Macedonia, Triumphal arch in Centar Municipality, North Macedonia
The marble structure rises 21 meters high in Pella Square, featuring relief carvings that display historical scenes across 193 square meters of surface.
The arch opened on January 6, 2012, marking two decades of North Macedonian independence following the dissolution of Yugoslavia.
Interior rooms contain a state souvenir shop with traditional crafts, while the exterior presents reliefs of rulers including Philip II and Justinian I.
Visitors can take elevators or stairs to reach the rooftop terrace, which provides views of central Skopje and the nearby Stone Bridge.
The monument cost 4.4 million euros to construct and forms part of the extensive Skopje 2014 urban transformation project.
Location: Skopje
Location: Centar Municipality
Inception: January 6, 2012
Official opening: January 6, 2012
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 21 m
Phone: +38923151141
Email: PortaMK@mmb.org.mk
GPS coordinates: 41.99444,21.43222
Latest update: May 22, 2025 08:33
Triumphal arches document military and historical events of their time. These monuments to victories and commemoration stand in cities around the world. The structures combine architectural elements with historical documentation through reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures. The collection includes Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, along with the Arch of Trajan in Benevento. Paris features the Arc de Triomphe, Porte Saint-Denis, and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Siegestor in Munich, and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid document European history. Further examples include the India Gate in New Delhi, Patuxaï in Vientiane, and Arch 22 in Banjul. In North America, the Washington Square Arch and Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch stand in New York, while the Gateway Arch rises in St. Louis. The Triumphal Arch of Orange and Hadrian's Arch in Athens demonstrate ancient Roman architecture.
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