North Macedonia's catalogue entry is the Ilinden Memorial in Kruševo, designed by Iskra Grabulovska and Jordan Grabulovski. A Futurist Monument from 1974, its concrete shell hovers over the Macedonian landscape like a spacecraft — one of the most striking commemorative structures in the Balkans.
The Vandelay collection
Architecture in North Macedonia
Explore the Ilinden Memorial in Kruševo, a futuristic concrete monument by Iskra Grabulovska and Jordan Grabulovski. Its sculptural form makes this single-place collection a distinctive starting point for memorial architecture.
1 building1 city in this collection
- Architects
- Jordan Grabulovski, Iskra Grabulovska
- Styles
- Futurist, Monument
The wider context
Architecture in focus
Before you explore
- What does this North Macedonia guide cover?
- Vandelay currently documents 1 building across 1 city in North Macedonia. This is a selected collection, not a complete inventory of the country’s architecture. City and style counts refer to this collection.
- Can I use these guides without the app?
- Yes. The website offers city guides, selected buildings, photographs and architectural context. The app adds a map, nearby discovery and AR with live distances to documented buildings.
- Can I visit the buildings shown here?
- Inclusion in the collection does not mean a building is open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for current access, opening hours and booking requirements before planning a visit.
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