Square
Macedonia Square
Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje's huge central square, ringed by statues, fountains and a giant warrior monument.
Market · North Macedonia · Skopje Region
Old Bazaar
One of the largest Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans, with mosques, hans, craft shops and tea houses.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Old Bazaar matters
The bazaar is the soul of old Skopje. Stone lanes wind between workshops that sell gold jewellery, copper and leather, with old caravanserais and mosques around every corner. Stop for a Turkish-style coffee or a sweet pastry. It is busiest on weekends, and the evening atmosphere is relaxed.
Talking points
- Old caravanserais called hans still stand here.
- Jewellery, copper and sweets are traditional trades.
- It is lively on weekends.
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