Today is a great day to remember the artistic-architectural masterpiece of the tandem Jordan and Iskra Grabuloski - the monument "Ilinden" or more commonly known as "Makedonium" in Krusevo. Opened on August 2, 1974, on the 30th anniversary of the celebration of ASNOM and the 71st anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising, this futuristic monument is considered not only one of the most remarkable buildings in Macedonia, but also one of the most original architectural buildings in the world.
It is dedicated to all the fighters and revolutionaries who participated in the Ilinden uprising of 1903, as well as soldiers-partisans of the Macedonia National Liberation Struggle 1941-1944.
The monument grounds cover 12 acres. The building has a rounded shape with protruding oval windows. The upper windows are made of stained glass.
Inside the object is the tomb of Nikola Karev, president of the Kruševo Republic, and the bust of the singer Toše Proeski. The interior of the dome has four large windows, each facing a different direction including the locations associated with the Ilinden-related events ″Sliva″ Memorial, Bear stone and Pelagonija.
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| The tomb of Nikola Karev |
The memorial complex also features a plateau with series of sculptures named "Breaking the Chains", symbolizing freedom won in the liberation wars. There is also a crypt with the carved names and important events related to the period before, during and after the Ilinden uprising. The last component is the amphitheater decorated with colorful mosaics.
Source:wikipedia
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