Skopje

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Nation:	Macedonia
Nickname:	The Navel of the World
Currency:	Denar (MKD)
Clubs:	Makedonija Gjorce Petrov, Metalurg Skopje, Rabotnicki, Sloga Jugomagnat, Vardar

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Skopje
"The Navel of the World"

Skopje skyline

Skopje is an eclectic mix of Christian and Islamic culture, with both vying to make themselves visible. This mix has spawned a lively and varied society. In the summer see chess in cafés at morning and energetic clubbers in bars and clubs until 3am.

The Stone Bridge

The Stone Bridge, located in the central part of the city on the river Vardar is the symbol of Skopje. It was built in the 15th century and literally bridges the new and old parts of the city.

Kale Fortress

The famous Slavic fortress' first walls were built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian on the very same place in the beginning of the 6th century. It dominates the left bank of the river Vardar and has marvelous views of the center of the Old Town.

The Millennium Cross

The Millennium Cross, situated on the peak of the Vodno mountain is a major local tourist attraction and hiking zenith. At 66 meters high, its the highest structure in Macedonia, the biggest cross in the world and can be seen from 30 km away.

Holy Savior Church

Ths Holy Savior Church from 1824 is tiny but special as its courtyard is the grave of Macedonia's greatest national hero Goce Delchev, who led the liberation from the Turks. The icons located here are some of the best of the Byzantine Revival era.

Skopje, Macedonia’s capital, has had many different incarnations which have left indelible marks on the city, as evidenced by Skopje’s varied architecture and its mix of different cultures. Skopje has always been a center of power long coveted by various empires, prized for its strategic location. It was celebrated for its urban life and fortress, and renowned for having the most beautiful church in the region. Under the Ottoman Turks the look of the city changed with the construction of many mosques, Turkish baths and bridges. In July 1963 an earthquake struck and 75% of the buildings in the city disappeared in just seconds. After that, a big rebuilding project began, trying to make Skopje the model city of the socialist world.

The Stone Bridge
Kale Fortress & Museum of Contemporary Art
Old Town Skopje & Holy Savior Church
The Millennium Cross & Vodno Mountain
Daut Pasha Hamam/Bath & Kuršumli An
Old Bazaar, Bezisten & Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Macedonian National Museum & Icon Gallery
Old Railway Station & Feudal Tower
Skopje Aqueduct
St. Kliment of Ohrid Cathedral & Clock Tower

Go to the St. Panteleimon in nearby Nerezi to see the Early Renaissance fresco 'Lamentation of Christ' from 1164.
Hike to the top of Vodno Mountain to see the Millennium Cross. Explore Matka Canyon via kayak.
Stroll by the Vardar River & shop at the Old Bazaar to sense the rhythm of the city.
Explore the Upper Town area & re-live the history of the city. Take in the views from the towers of Kale Fortress.
After a long day in Skopje, relax and enjoy tastey Macedonian traditonal cuisine & delicious local wines.

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