Market
Old Bazaar
Skopje, North Macedonia
One of the largest Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans, with mosques, hans, craft shops and tea houses.
City · North Macedonia · Skopje Region
Skopje
The capital, where an Ottoman bazaar meets a modern centre full of statues, bridges and neoclassical facades.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Skopje matters
Skopje is a city of contrasts. On one side of the river stands a lively Ottoman bazaar of mosques, hans and coffee shops. On the other, the central square is crowded with large monuments, statues and fountains, a design that people love, debate or both. A mountain with a huge cross rises right behind the city, and a deep canyon with a lake is a short drive away. Spend a day, taste the food, and talk to locals about their city.
Talking points
- An old Ottoman bazaar sits across the river from the modern centre.
- The centre has many statues and monuments added in the 2010s.
- A canyon and a mountain are close to the city.
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What to see in Skopje
Square
Macedonia Square
Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje's huge central square, ringed by statues, fountains and a giant warrior monument.
River or canal
Matka Canyon
Skopje, North Macedonia
A green canyon and reservoir near Skopje, with medieval monasteries, caves and boat trips.
Bridge
Stone Bridge
Skopje, North Macedonia
A long Ottoman-era stone bridge across the Vardar, joining the modern centre and the old bazaar.
Viewpoint
Millennium Cross on Vodno
Skopje, North Macedonia
A very large cross on top of Mount Vodno, with views over Skopje and its valley.
Museum
Mother Teresa Memorial House
Skopje, North Macedonia
A small memorial museum to Mother Teresa, who was born in Skopje.
Church, mosque or temple
St Panteleimon Church, Gorno Nerezi
Skopje, North Macedonia
A small 12th-century Byzantine church on the slopes of Vodno, famed for its emotional frescoes.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.