Location: Skopje
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Things to do in Skopje, Skopje Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
Restaurants in Skopje
1. Church of St. Panteleimon
2. Holy Savior Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By AmyP343 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This is a small church in the centre of skopje at the back of the old bazaar. For a small fee you can see inside where there is very impressive hand-carved iconography which is about 8 x 3 metres and was done by only 3 craftsmen. The whole visit takes less than half an hour. Locals are quite rightly very proud of this church.
3. Sultan Murad Mosque
4. Stobi
5. Church of the Ascension of Jesus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JMK-Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, United States
Admission is cheap and a short tour of the church is included. It was very impressive, particularly the carvings. We also enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide was both informative and funny. Very glad we stopped in.
6. Daut Pasha Hamam
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova
The space is simply amazing! You'll find paintings, sculptures, and modern art. The art is captivating and unique. Located at the Old Bazaar. The tariff is only 50 dinara and no charge for photos.
7. Memorial House of Mother Teresa
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 652 reviews
Reviewed By JMK-Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, United States
We spent about 20 minutes here and were glad we stopped in. We learned a lot about Mother Teresa and got to see some of her personal effects that are on display.
8. Millennium Cross
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 626 reviews
The Millennium Cross in Skopje is a 66-meter tall cross, built on top Vodno Mountain in 2002 to commemorate 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia.
Reviewed By brandonm823 - Naxxar, Malta
We took a taxi from city centre up to Mount Vodno and then up the mountain with the cable car where we spent 1 hour. Enough time to take photos and grab a coffee/tea as the wind is quite chilly up there. If travelling with a taxi, it would be best if you agree with the driver to wait for you to go back down to the city centre.
9. Warrior on a Horse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 688 reviews
Reviewed By cptsned - Lawrenceville, United States
Make sure you visit Macedonia Square if you are touring downtown Skopje..Great Shops restaurants and plenty of history!
10. The Stone Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,025 reviews
Reviewed By oge2328 - Penang Island, Malaysia
The Stone Bridge is the place to be, especially in the evening. Besides being a historical bridge, there are lots of interesting places in the vicinity : the quaint old town, rows of cafes and restaurants, the pedestrian street, Mother Theresa's building, more than a hundred statues, including Alexander the Great and the old fort nearby.
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