Skopje International Airport 27 min
St. Panteleimon (27 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Museum of Macedonia (10 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Millenium Cross (54 min) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Canyon Matka (32 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Macedonia Square (8 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Skopje Zoo (10 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Vodno (54 min) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Memorial House Mother Teresa (19 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Museum of the City of Skopje (15 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (9 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Skopje Fortress (8 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Museum of Contemporary Art (10 min) Bright, airy museum housing modern & contemporary works by Macedonian & international artists. Lake Matka (32 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Old Bazaar (8 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Stone Bridge (8 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. |