Things to see in Skopje
Skopje is the capital of The Republic of North Macedonia, with an urban population of about 494 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 6 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Skopje Fortress History
The Skopje Fortress, commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River.
2Stone Bridge in Skopje Landmark
The Stone Bridge is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
3Old Bazaar Shopping
The Old Bazaar also known as Turkish Bazaar is a bazaar located in Skopje, North Macedonia, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava river.
4Mustafa Paşa Mosque Place of worship
Mustafa Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman-era mosque located in the Old Bazaar of Skopje, North Macedonia.
5Porta Macedonia Museum
Porta Macedonia is a memorial arch located on Pella Square in Skopje, North Macedonia. Construction started in 2011 and was completed in January 2012.
6Sultan Murad Mosque Place of worship
The Sultan Murad Mosque is an Ottoman-era mosque in Skopje, North Macedonia. It was built in the 15th century on top of the Monastery of Saint George which was destroyed when Ottoman commander Pasha Yiğit Bey captured Skopje from Vuk Branković in 1392.
7Vodno Nature
Vodno is a mountain in North Macedonia. It is located in the northern part of the country, to the southwest of the capital city Skopje.
8Macedonia Square Neighbourhood
Macedonia Square is the main square of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. The square is the biggest in North Macedonia with a total extent of 18,500 m2.
9Museum of the City of Skopje Museum
The Museum of the City of Skopje is a complex city museum focusing on Skopje, capital of North Macedonia, development from its origins to the modern era.
10Skopje Aqueduct History
The Skopje Aqueduct is an aqueduct and archaeological site located in the neighbourhood of Vizbegovo, 2 km (1.2 mi) northwest of central Skopje, North Macedonia.
11Church of St. Clement of Ohrid Place of worship
The Church of Saint Clement of Ohrid, often called simply the Soborna Crkva, is a cathedral church of the Macedonian Orthodox Church, located in Skopje, North Macedonia.
12Scupi History
Scupi is an archaeological site located between Zajčev Rid and the Vardar River, several kilometers from the center of modern Skopje in North Macedonia.
13Mother Teresa Memorial House Museum
The Mother Teresa Memorial House is a museum dedicated to the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa. It is located in her hometown Skopje, in North Macedonia, where she lived from 1910 to 1928.
14Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia Museum
The Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia, formerly and still unofficially known as the Museum of Macedonia, is a national institution in Macedonia and one of the oldest museums in the country.
15Museum of Contemporary Art Skopje Art
The Contemporary Art Museum is a contemporary art museum located in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is the biggest and most modern museum in the country.
16Art Bridge Landmark
The Art Bridge is a pedestrian bridge across the Vardar River in the centre of Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia. The bridge features many statues of noted Macedonian artists and musicians.
17Millennium Cross History
The Millennium Cross is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall cross situated on the top of Vodno Mountain in North Macedonia above the capital city of Skopje.
18Skopje Zoo Park
The Skopje Zoo is a 12-hectare (30-acre) zoo near City Park in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is home to 500 animals representing 85 species.
19Museum of the Macedonian Struggle Museum
The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle is a national museum of North Macedonia located in the capital city of Skopje. Construction of the museum began on 11 June 2008 and it was opened to the public on the 20th anniversary of the declaration of independence on 8 September 2011.
20Church of St. Panteleimon Place of worship
The Church of Saint Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia, is a small 12th-century Byzantine church located in a monastery complex. Built in 1164, is dedicated to the patron saint of physicians, St. Panteleimon.
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