Skopje International Airport 26 min
Skopje Zoo (5 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (6 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Museum of Macedonia (8 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Treska (16 min) Macedonian river, a tributary of the Vardar, with 3 dams & lakes along its 132-km. course. Skopje Fortress (6 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Old Bazaar (9 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. Memorial House Mother Teresa (10 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. St. Panteleimon (26 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Museum of the City of Skopje (10 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Macedonia Square (8 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Canyon Matka (25 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Lake Matka (25 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Vodno (1 hr 7) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Millenium Cross (1 hr 7) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. |