Guidebook for Skopje
Sightseeing
The Skopje Fortress (Macedonian: Скопско Кале, transliterated Skopsko Kale), commonly referred to as Kale (from kale, the Turkish word for 'fortress'), is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. It is situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River. The fortress is depicted on the coat of arms of Skopje, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag.
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Kale Fortress
SamoilovaThe Skopje Fortress (Macedonian: Скопско Кале, transliterated Skopsko Kale), commonly referred to as Kale (from kale, the Turkish word for 'fortress'), is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. It is situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River. The fortress is depicted on the coat of arms of Skopje, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag.
The Millennium Cross (Macedonian: Милениумски крст, Mileniumski krst) is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall cross situated on the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. It was constructed to serve as a memorial of 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia and the world.
The Millennium Cross Cable Car (Macedonian: Жичница „Милениумски крст“, in Latin alphabet: Žičnica "Mileniumski krst") is a cableway that runs to the 66 metre-high Millennium Cross situated on the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, one of the biggest crosses in the world.
The cable car does not run on Mondays and the last Tuesday of the month.
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Millenium Cross Station
The Millennium Cross (Macedonian: Милениумски крст, Mileniumski krst) is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall cross situated on the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. It was constructed to serve as a memorial of 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia and the world.
The Millennium Cross Cable Car (Macedonian: Жичница „Милениумски крст“, in Latin alphabet: Žičnica "Mileniumski krst") is a cableway that runs to the 66 metre-high Millennium Cross situated on the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, one of the biggest crosses in the world.
The cable car does not run on Mondays and the last Tuesday of the month.
Matka (Macedonian: Матка, meaning "womb") is a canyon located west of central Skopje, Macedonia. Covering roughly 5,000 hectares, Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.
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Matka Canyon
Matka (Macedonian: Матка, meaning "womb") is a canyon located west of central Skopje, Macedonia. Covering roughly 5,000 hectares, Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.
Food Scene
Vodenica Mulino
69 Mitropolit Teodosij GologanovDrinks & Nightlife
Krug
79 Naum Naumovski BorcheBastion
48 PirinskaClub Epicentar
60a Boulevard Saint Clement of OhridClub Avenue
Restaurant & club Marakana
Brown Sugar Cafè & Bar
MKC (Youth cultural centre) is the main host for most of the musical performances, crafts, workshops, art exhibitions etc. Live events tend to be unforgettable.
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Youth Cultural Center
MKC (Youth cultural centre) is the main host for most of the musical performances, crafts, workshops, art exhibitions etc. Live events tend to be unforgettable.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Macedonian Struggle
Museum of Contemporary Art
17 SamoilovaMuseum of Illusions
No Maksim GorkiSkopje City Museum
1000 Ss Cyril & MethodiusArchaeological Museum of Macedonia
1000 Кеј Димитар ВлаховOsten - Art on Paper
2 8 Udarna BrigadaShopping
Skopje City Mall
4 LjubljanskaCity Trade Center
Кеј 13-ти НоемвриRamstore
14 23 OktomvriBiser
69 Boulevard Jane SandanskiCapitol Mall
71A Boulevard Jane SandanskiVero Center Mall
Getting Around
Railway Station Skopje
Bus Station Skopje
Владимир КомаровSkopje International Airport