Skopje International Airport 34 min
Old Bazaar (28 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Museum of Macedonia (26 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Vodno (1 hr 27) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Macedonia Square (26 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Skopje Zoo (25 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Lake Matka (4 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Vrelo Cave (59 min) Skopje Fortress (24 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. St. Panteleimon (34 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (24 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Memorial House Mother Teresa (27 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Treska (14 min) Macedonian river, a tributary of the Vardar, with 3 dams & lakes along its 132-km. course. Canyon Matka (4 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Stone Bridge (26 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Millenium Cross (1 hr 27) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. |