Gymnasium “Josip Broz Tito” in Bitola

The object of the Gymnasium “Josip Broz Tito” (Јосип Броз Тито) in Bitola, according to its historical and architectural and aesthetic values, is a monument of culture of the Republic of Macedonia.

The object was built in 1892 during Turkish rule as pro gymnasium “Ruzdie”, and from 1896 till 1912 it worked as a full High School – Idadie.

After the Second World War, on February 6, 1945, in the gymnasium for the first time in Macedonia begins teaching in the Macedonian language.

In this facility were educated many national heroes: Stiv Naumov, Mirce Acev, Elpida Karamandi, Kuzman Josifovski Pitu, Borka Talevski, Rampo Levkov, and others who made a significant contribution to the recent history of the Macedonian people.

According to its architectural features, this building is one of the most beautiful examples in Bitola of 19th-century architectural heritage.