Skopje unveils grandiose arch monument

Macedonia has unveiled its grandiose version of the Arc de Triomphe in Skopje, named "Porta Macedonia.''

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Saturday, 07.01.2012.

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Macedonia has unveiled its grandiose version of the Arc de Triomphe in Skopje, named "Porta Macedonia.'' Prime Minister Nicola Gruevski, who inaugurated the monument on Friday, has called Porta Macedonia a symbol of triumph for a nation that won its independence 21 years ago. Skopje unveils grandiose arch monument The 21-meter high arch is covered in reliefs with motifs from history, culture and customs. Meanwhile, opposition Social-Democrats have assessed that the project as a waste of money in one of Europe's poorest countries. The EUR 4.4 million arch is part of a EUR 200 million construction project to build monuments and neoclassical buildings in the Macedonian capital, planned to be finished by 2014. Tanjug

Skopje unveils grandiose arch monument

The 21-meter high arch is covered in reliefs with motifs from history, culture and customs.

Meanwhile, opposition Social-Democrats have assessed that the project as a waste of money in one of Europe's poorest countries.

The EUR 4.4 million arch is part of a EUR 200 million construction project to build monuments and neoclassical buildings in the Macedonian capital, planned to be finished by 2014.

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