Skopje International Airport 29 min
St. Panteleimon (25 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Skopje Fortress (7 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Vodno (1 hr 4) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Monument 'Warrior on a horse' (15 min) Lake Matka (30 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Macedonia Square (18 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (7 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Skopje Zoo (9 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Canyon Matka (30 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Stone Bridge (18 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Millenium Cross (1 hr 4) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Museum of the City of Skopje (12 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Memorial House Mother Teresa (14 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Museum of Macedonia (9 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Old Bazaar (9 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. |