n the presence of numerous citizens, Skopje Mayor Koce Trajanovski and author Valentina Stefanovska, sculpture "Warrior on a Horseback" was erected Tuesday at Skopje square "Macedonia".

"I am overjoyed that you have come here to see the sculpture that I have been working on in the past three years. I hope that once the entire work is completed, you will see the real picture and everyone will be even more satisfied", said Stefanovska.

She voiced her pride that "Warrior on a Horseback" would be Macedonia's legacy for generations to come.

The 13m-tall bronze sculpture, cast in Florence foundry "Ferdinando Marinelli" , is placed on a 10m concrete pedestal surrounded by a fountain.

Following the sculpture erection, the space around the fountain will be arranged, along with appropriate lighting.