Градска болница, Medical center in central Skopje, North Macedonia
The City Hospital is a functional medical building in central Skopje with a rectangular footprint, three floors, and a basement level. Horizontal lines across its facade create a clear, orderly appearance characteristic of early 20th-century institutional design.
Construction started in 1931 based on a design by Croatian architect Drago Ibler and finished in 1934. The project reflects how the region was modernizing its medical infrastructure during the early 20th century.
The building represents how public medical facilities became central to modern urban development in the Balkans. It shows the way hospitals were designed as important infrastructure for growing cities.
The building is located at the intersection of 11 October Boulevard and Filip II Makedonski Street in central Skopje. Visitors can view its exterior architecture from the street and appreciate the early modern design from various angles.
The central section features an opening that serves as a natural lighting and ventilation system for the interior spaces. This design feature was a practical solution for hospital needs at a time before mechanical air conditioning existed.
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