Skopje International Airport 12 min
Millenium Cross (1 hr 7) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Stone Bridge (23 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Skopje Zoo (25 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. St. Panteleimon (48 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Old Bazaar (21 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Macedonia Square (23 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Museum of Contemporary Art (22 min) Bright, airy museum housing modern & contemporary works by Macedonian & international artists. Memorial House Mother Teresa (24 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Vodno (1 hr 7) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (22 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Treska (31 min) Macedonian river, a tributary of the Vardar, with 3 dams & lakes along its 132-km. course. Skopje Fortress (21 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Museum of Macedonia (23 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Museum of the City of Skopje (23 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Archaeological Museum of Macedonia (23 min) Grand museum offering archeological relics from ancient Macedonian times, including coins & statues. |