Market
Old Bazaar
Skopje, North Macedonia
One of the largest Ottoman bazaars in the Balkans, with mosques, hans, craft shops and tea houses.
Bridge · North Macedonia · Skopje Region
Stone Bridge
A long Ottoman-era stone bridge across the Vardar, joining the modern centre and the old bazaar.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Stone Bridge matters
Cross the arched bridge and you pass from one Skopje to another. On one side, there are big monuments; on the other, an old Ottoman bazaar. The bridge has survived earthquakes and many changes of rule, and today it's one of the most photographed spots in the city.
Talking points
- It links the modern centre with the old bazaar.
- The arches are made of pale stone.
- It is the city's best-known symbol.
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