The Pella Square is one of the main squares of Skopje

Skopje

Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...

, the capital city

Capital City

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 of the Republic of Macedonia

Republic of Macedonia

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It is located in Centar Municipality

Centar municipality

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, near the city's main square, Macedonia Square

Macedonia Square

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. The square is named after Pella

Pella

Pella , an ancient Greek city located in Pella Prefecture of Macedonia in Greece, was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia.-Etymology:...

, the second capital of the ancient Macedonian kingdom

Macedon

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 and birthplace of both Krste Misirkov

Krste Misirkov

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 and Alexander the Great. A statue of Krste Misirkov was unveiled at Pella Square in 2007. It commonly serves as the site of music concerts, political speeches, demonstrations or other gatherings.