Skopje International Airport 30 min
Museum of Macedonia (8 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Museum of the City of Skopje (10 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Old Bazaar (9 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Millenium Cross (1 hr 7) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Stone Bridge (8 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Skopje Zoo (5 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Macedonia Square (8 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. St. Panteleimon (26 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Vodno (1 hr 7) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. 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. Canyon Matka (25 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Memorial House Mother Teresa (10 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (6 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Lake Matka (25 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. |