Skopje International Airport 30 min
Macedonia Square (19 min) Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Lake Matka (46 min) Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Vodno (58 min) 1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Museum of Contemporary Art (20 min) Bright, airy museum housing modern & contemporary works by Macedonian & international artists. Millenium Cross (58 min) Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Old Bazaar (18 min) Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Skopje Zoo (21 min) Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Museum of Macedonia (20 min) National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. St. Panteleimon (40 min) Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Stone Bridge (19 min) Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Museum of the City of Skopje (14 min) Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Canyon Matka (46 min) Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (19 min) Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Skopje Fortress (18 min) Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. Memorial House Mother Teresa (16 min) Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. |