Krushevo, Republic of Macedonia (2/2)

Mentioned in documents from the 15th century, Krusevo is a living museum, famous for its traditional architecture, cultural sites, and legacy as the site of the great 1903 Ilinden uprising against Ottoman domination. The rebellion failed, but its memory is cherished in Macedonia even today, as a symbol of the national struggle for freedom and democracy; while it lasted only 10 days, the Krusevo Republic of revolutionary leader Nikola Karev represented a desire for self-rule under a modern European political system. Today an enormous monument on the hill above Krusevo marks the elusive dream of the Ilinden revolutionaries.

Owing to its high elevation (1300 meters or 4,400 feet), Krusevo is also one of Macedonias prime winter sports destinations. Yet this same quality also makes this pine-forested getaway a comfortable destination in summer, when the Krusevo air stays cooler and more pure than in the arid lowlands.
The memory of Macedonian artist, Nikola Martinoski, is preserved in a traditional-style house/gallery that contains a huge collection of Martinoskis paintings and drawings, as well as various ethnological artifacts that bring 19th century Macedonia to life.

Krusevo was,as well,the hometown of Macedonian most famous pop-singer Tose Proeski (1981-2007).

http://visitkrusevo.com.mk

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[liza27w]

Thats a great video about krushevo. thank you a lot!!! you ve got a very nice and calm voice. and the music you chose is also beautiful... i love the song of "leb i sol". i was in krusevo last year and i hope to be there again soon... beautiful place and such friendly people. beutiful nature! and at the end toshe... :( my heart is still crying for you... rest in peace, dear angel.

[MacedonianWarior]

5*****

[makedonce1986]

Прекрасно... Мојот роден град.

Одлично видео!

Поздрав!