The monument is 8.5 metres ( 27.9 feet ) tall with Philip II perched on a horse .
Philip II was the founder of the ancient Macedonian city of Heraclea which was the forerunner of the present - day City of Bitola .
The monument is 8.5 metres ( 27.9 feet ) tall with founder   perched on a horse .
Philip II was the founder of the ancient Macedonian city of Heraclea which was the forerunner of the present - day City of Bitola .