Makedonium Monument

Makedonium, also known as Ilinden Memorial, is a beautiful historical site from the city of Krushevo located in the southern part of Macedonia. The monument represents most commonly the Ilinden uprising.

The Makedonium Monument was officially opened on 2 August,1974, the 30th anniversary of the Second Session of the Anti-fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia and the 71st anniversary of Ilinden uprising. It is dedicated to all the soldiers and revolutionaries who took part in the Ilinden uprising, as well as soldiers-partisans of the Macedonia National Liberation Struggle 1941-1944.

The monument's grounds cover 5 hectares (12 acres). The building is round in shape with protruding oval windows. The upper windows are made of stained glass. There is the tomb of Nikola Karev, president of the Kruševo Republic, and the bust of the singer Toše Proeski inside the dome. Inside the dome there are four windows, each facing a different direction including the locations linked to the Ilinden-related events ″Sliva″ Memorial, Bear stone and Pelagonija.

The monument complex also has 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 associated with the period before, during and after the Ilinden uprising. The last element is the amphitheater adorned with colorful mosaics.

Location: Krushevo