Skopje International Airport 29 min
Skopje Fortress (7 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Macedonia Square (7 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Old Bazaar (9 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Museum of Macedonia (9 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Museum of Contemporary Art (8 min) Bright, airy museum housing modern & contemporary works by Macedonian & international artists. Museum of the City of Skopje (15 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. St. Panteleimon (25 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Vodno (1 hr 2) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Millenium Cross (1 hr 2) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Lake Matka (31 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Memorial House Mother Teresa (6 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Skopje Zoo (9 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Canyon Matka (31 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Stone Bridge (7 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (7 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. |