The fountain of Olympias is situated on the square at the entrance to the Old Bazaar near the statue of the ancient king Philip II towering to a height of 28 metres. Olympia is presented in four diﬀerent poses as a mother: pregnant, breastfeeding the little Alexander, holding the little baby, and holding Alexander as a young boy in her lap.

Alenka Grošel

August 10, 2023

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The bronze depiction of the ancient king Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great is nearby, dominates the eponymous square, although its official name is just “Warrior”.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Skopje Region, Macedonia

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1. Stone Bridge, Skopje – Old Bazaar, Skopje loop from Скопје

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