Skopje walking tour & city guide
An Ottoman bazaar and a city of statues.
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Skopje is a city of contrasts. Its Old Bazaar is one of the largest in the Balkans, while the modern center across the Vardar river was rebuilt with dozens of monuments, fountains and neoclassical facades in the 2010s. It is also the birthplace of Mother Teresa.
Macedonia Square and the Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square is dominated by a giant statue of a 'Warrior on a Horse', widely understood to represent Alexander the Great, surrounded by fountains. The 15th-century Stone Bridge crosses the Vardar to the old town, with more statues and grand buildings along the riverbanks.
The Memorial House of Mother Teresa stands on the site of the church where she was baptized.
The Old Bazaar and the fortress
The Old Bazaar, Čaršija, is a labyrinth of shops, Ottoman inns, mosques and teahouses dating back to the 12th century. The Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the Daut Pasha Hamam, now an art gallery, are among its finest buildings.
Above it, Kale Fortress gives views over the city. On Mount Vodno, a cable car climbs to the Millennium Cross, and Matka Canyon, with its lake and caves, is a short drive away.
Top sights in Skopje
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Macedonia Square
The main square with a giant equestrian statue.
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Stone Bridge
A 15th-century bridge over the Vardar.
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Old Bazaar
One of the largest bazaars in the Balkans.
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Kale Fortress
A hilltop fortress over the city.
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Millennium Cross
A giant cross on Mount Vodno.
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Matka Canyon
A lake and caves in a canyon near the city.
Food markets & where to eat in Skopje
Old Bazaar
Kebapči grills, teahouses and sweet shops.
Bit Pazar
A huge, lively market next to the Old Bazaar.
Debar Maalo
A neighborhood of traditional taverns.
Food to try in Skopje
Tavče gravče
Baked beans in a clay pot, the national dish.
Ajvar
Roasted red pepper relish.
Kebapči
Grilled minced meat sausages.
Šopska salad
Tomato, cucumber and pepper with grated white cheese.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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