Millennium Cross

The Millennium Cross ( Macedonian: Милениумски крст ) is a large steel frame cross on the summit of the mountain Vodno in Skopje in Macedonia.

Location

The Millennium Cross stands on the summit of the mountain Vodno at 1,040 meters altitude. It can be reached by two roads, one of which is partially blocked at mid-height ( excluding weekends), so that about four kilometers have to be covered on foot or by bicycle. In the immediate vicinity are antennas of communications facilities. From the mountain you can enjoy a wonderful view of the City of Skopje and the surrounding mountains.

Design and data

The cross is a steel frame structure, which is 66 meters high and 42 meters wide. The base of the vertical Tele is 6 x 6 meters. The cross is a symbolic construct. The foundation consists of four columns, corresponding to the four evangelists. The basement has 12 pillars corresponding to the 12 Apostles. The cross is constructed of 33 floors. This corresponds to 33 years of life of Jesus. It is an orthodox and no Latin cross. This is indicated in the square which has been constructed around the intersection point. It also differs from the Russian Orthodox crosses, which have a second oblique beams. The cross is lit at night impressively down on the City of Skopje.

History

The Millennium Cross was inaugurated in 2000; therefore derives its name.