Discover the best top things to do in Skopje Region, Republic of North Macedonia including Millennium Cross, Warrior on a Horse, Statue Divers, Porta Macedonia aka Gate Macedonia, Monument of beggar, The Pavilion.
After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991, and Skopje, with about half a million people, is its largest city and capital. Despite its age, the city looks quite modern, owing to a massive 1963 earthquake that destroyed 75% of its buildings. Skopje has long been shared by Christians and Muslims, who still come together at the fascinating Old Bazaar, one of the Balkans' largest markets.
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