Skopje International Airport 35 min
Millenium Cross (1 hr 28) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (25 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Old Bazaar (28 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Skopje Fortress (25 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Treska (15 min) Macedonian river, a tributary of the Vardar, with 3 dams & lakes along its 132-km. course. Museum of Macedonia (26 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Stone Bridge (27 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Skopje Zoo (26 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Memorial House Mother Teresa (28 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Canyon Matka (3 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. St. Panteleimon (35 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Macedonia Square (27 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Vrelo Cave (1 hr) Vodno (1 hr 28) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Lake Matka (3 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. |