This is a city that you will love from the first moment you walk through its streets. Its Ottoman and Byzantine influences, its museums, its fortress, its amazing food, its perfumes and its bazaars will fascinate you to such an extent that you will seek to visit it again. Explore every alley and neighborhood so you can see all the beauties of a city that is captivating and dazzling.
Currency: Macedonian Denar
Calling Code: +389
Nearest airports from city center: Skopje Airport (27km), Pristina Airport (95km), Ohrid Airport (172km), Thessaloniki Airport (247km), Sofia Airport (250km), Tirana Airport (316km),
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** SKOPJE FORTRESS (2C2M+Q22, Samoilova, Skopje 1000)
It is the trademark of the city. It is located at the highest point of Skopje and according to historians, it was inhabited for the first time in prehistoric times and then around the 7th to 6th century BC.
*** STONE BRIDGE (XCWM+Q6R, Skopje 1000)
Opinions differ as to when it was built. Some support the 6th century after the devastating earthquake of 518 and some others the period of the Ottoman Empire after 1451 and 1469. It is a beautiful bridge and one of the most photographed spots in the city.
*** NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM (Kej Dimitar Vlahov 1000, Skopje 1000)
It was opened at the beginning of the 20th century and presents the cultural heritage of the country with over 7,000 valuable objects. There are departments of Prehistoric Archaeology, Antiquity, Medieval Archaeology, Numismatics, Anthropology and Lapidary.
*** MEMORIAL HOUSE “MOTHER THERESA” (MK, Macedonia St 1000, Skopje 1000)
It is dedicated to the Catholic Saint Mother Teresa who had won the Nobel Peace Prize and lived in the city.
*** MUSTAFA PASHA MOSQUE (Fort Kale, MK MK, Fort Kale, Skopje 1000)
It was built in 1492 as a testament of the Vizier of Sultans Bayazid II and Selim I. Its architecture is classical early Constantinople style.
*** CHURCH OF SAINT CLEMENT OF OHRID (Blvd. Partizanski Odredi 17, Skopje 1000)
It is one of the most beautiful temples in North Macedonia and you will find wonderful frescoes. Externally it is a dazzling church.
*** CITY PARK
It dates back to 1905 and is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the Balkans. The total area is 454,413 m2 and there is a lake and thousands of trees and bushes.
*** KAPAN HAN (Grafishte, Skopje 1000)
It dates from the 15th century and is one of only three medieval inns left. As soon as you see it, you will be left speechless!
*** OLD BAZAAR (MK, Skopje 1000)
You should definitely visit it. It is a place that captures the history, tradition, culture and timeless trade of the country. You will find objects that you could not imagine.
*** MACEDONIAN HOLOCAUST MUSEUM (Iljo Vojvoda Br. 2, Skopje 1000)
It was inaugurated in 2011 and depicts in a graphic and shocking way the transportation of 7,148 Jews of the country to the concentration camps.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** It is worth visiting the Museum of the City of Skopje to learn the History of the city and the country.
*** Many tourists also prefer the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Independence. We highly recommend it.
*** The Museum of the Republic of Macedonia is also a very good choice.
*** The National Gallery of Macedonia is the ideal place for art lovers.
*** The Skopje Museum of Contemporary Art is also a great choice for art lovers.
*** We would also recommend you to visit Stobi which was an ancient town of Paeonia.
FOOD AND DRINK
The cuisine of Skopje is fantastic! You can find restaurants with cuisines from all over the world, but we would recommend you to try the local delicacies. Try Sarma, Burek, Tavche Gravce which is made of the best-baked beans, Ohridska Pastmka, Musaka, Kacamak and the traditional Kebabs. You should definitely try the local Pastrmajlija pizza and the Turlitava stew. For dessert try Baklava, Ravanija and Tatlija. Local drinks are Rakija or Mastic. Accompany your food with beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
There are hotels and apartments for all prices, both in the city center and 4-5 kilometers away from the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Skopje City Mall is one of your main options for shopping.
*** Ramstore Shopping Center and Shopping Center City Gallery are two department stores that we would recommend you to visit.
*** Shopping Center Vero is also a good choice for your shopping.
*** Without discussion the Old Bazaar is a must visit to buy items and products that will take you back in time.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot.
CITIES NEAR SKOPJE
Major cities close to Skopje are Tetovo (52km), Ohrid (181km), Thessaloniki (237km), Sofia (244km), Tirana (298km), Plovdiv (381km).
