Guide to our favorite spots in Skopje
Food scene
The food and the staff are great. Our favorite place for a snack and beer.
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Plaza de Toros
The food and the staff are great. Our favorite place for a snack and beer.
The best place for fast food in Skopje! Everyone's favorite.
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Fast Food Sedmica 7
bb Булевар Јане СанданскиThe best place for fast food in Skopje! Everyone's favorite.
Royal Burger
55 Vidoe Smilevski BatoFast Food.
Silbo
MajakovskiBest Bakery in the Town...
National Restaurant Makedonska Kukja
Mitropolit Teodosij GologanovMacedonian traditional food
Gostilnica La Tana
macedonian traditional food .
Chardak Restaurant - Center
Gjorgji Peshkovmacedonian traditional food .
Pelister
Boulevard MacedoniaFood That Tastes Pretty Damn Great.
Old City House Restaurant
14 Boulevard Phillip the Second of Macedonmacedonian traditional food .
Vodenica Mulino
69 Mitropolit Teodosij Gologanovmacedonian traditional food .
Sightseeing
Macedonia Square (Macedonian: Плоштад Македонија,) is the main square[1] of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. The square is the biggest in North Macedonia with total 18.500 m2. It is located in the central part of the city, and it crosses the Vardar River. The Christmas festivals are always held there and it commonly serves as the site of cultural, political and other events.
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Macedonia Square
Macedonia Square (Macedonian: Плоштад Македонија,) is the main square[1] of Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia. The square is the biggest in North Macedonia with total 18.500 m2. It is located in the central part of the city, and it crosses the Vardar River. The Christmas festivals are always held there and it commonly serves as the site of cultural, political and other events.
The Stone Bridge (Macedonian:Камен мост) is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia.
The bridge is considered for a symbol of Skopje and is the main element of the coat of arms of the city, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag. It is located in Centar municipality and it connects Macedonia Square to the Old Bazaar.
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Stenbron
Ura e GuritThe Stone Bridge (Macedonian:Камен мост) is a bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia.
The bridge is considered for a symbol of Skopje and is the main element of the coat of arms of the city, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag. It is located in Centar municipality and it connects Macedonia Square to the Old Bazaar.
The Old Bazaar (Macedonian: Стара чаршија),from the meaning:marketplace is a bazaar located in Skopje, North Macedonia, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Vardar river.
As one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans, it has been Skopje's centre,or trade and commerce since at least the 12th century.
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Gamla basaren
The Old Bazaar (Macedonian: Стара чаршија),from the meaning:marketplace is a bazaar located in Skopje, North Macedonia, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Vardar river.
As one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans, it has been Skopje's centre,or trade and commerce since at least the 12th century.
Kapan Han
Monument from the times when the Turkish Otoman Empire
Kursumli An (Macedonian: Куршумли ан) is an Ottoman caravanserai located in the Old Town of Skopje. It is in the area of Museum of Macedonia. It has served as an inn and as a prison.
Kursumli An was built in the 15th or 16th century. There were stables for 100 horses.
The walls form a square but roof consists of pyramid-shaped domes. The domes were originally covered in lead, and this is why the serai is called "Lead Bazaar." Ground floor rooms were used for storage, upper floor for sleeping quarters.
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Kurshumli An
Atanas BabataKursumli An (Macedonian: Куршумли ан) is an Ottoman caravanserai located in the Old Town of Skopje. It is in the area of Museum of Macedonia. It has served as an inn and as a prison.
Kursumli An was built in the 15th or 16th century. There were stables for 100 horses.
The walls form a square but roof consists of pyramid-shaped domes. The domes were originally covered in lead, and this is why the serai is called "Lead Bazaar." Ground floor rooms were used for storage, upper floor for sleeping quarters.
The Art Bridge (Macedonian: Мост на уметноста; is a pedestrian bridge across the Vardar River in the centre of Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia. The bridge features many statues of noted Macedonian artists and musicians. It was built as part of the larger Skopje 2014 project, with an estimated construction cost of €2.5 million. The bridge includes 29 sculptures, with 14 at each side and one in the centre. It is 83 metres (272 ft) in length and 9.2 metres (30 ft) in width, while the central part of the bridge is 12 metres (30ft) wide
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Art Bridge
Ura e ArtitThe Art Bridge (Macedonian: Мост на уметноста; is a pedestrian bridge across the Vardar River in the centre of Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia. The bridge features many statues of noted Macedonian artists and musicians. It was built as part of the larger Skopje 2014 project, with an estimated construction cost of €2.5 million. The bridge includes 29 sculptures, with 14 at each side and one in the centre. It is 83 metres (272 ft) in length and 9.2 metres (30 ft) in width, while the central part of the bridge is 12 metres (30ft) wide
Porta Macedonia is a triumphal arch located on Pella Square in Skopje, North Macedonia. Construction started in 2011 and was completed in January 2012.
The arch is dedicated to 20 years of Macedonian independence and its outer surface is covered in 193 m2 of reliefs carved in marble, depicting scenes from the history of Macedonia. It also contains interior rooms, one of which has a function of state-owned souvenir shop, as well as elevators and stairs providing public access to the roof, allegedly intended as space for weddings.
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Gate Macedonia
11th October StreetPorta Macedonia is a triumphal arch located on Pella Square in Skopje, North Macedonia. Construction started in 2011 and was completed in January 2012.
The arch is dedicated to 20 years of Macedonian independence and its outer surface is covered in 193 m2 of reliefs carved in marble, depicting scenes from the history of Macedonia. It also contains interior rooms, one of which has a function of state-owned souvenir shop, as well as elevators and stairs providing public access to the roof, allegedly intended as space for weddings.
The Skopje Aqueduct (Macedonian: Скопски аквадукт) is an aqueduct and archaeological site located in the neighbourhood of Vizbegovo 2 km (1.2 mi) northwest of central Skopje, North Macedonia. The Skopje Aqueduct is the only aqueduct in Macedonia, and one of three largest and well preserved in the former Yugoslavia along with Diocletianus Aqueduct near Split, Croatia and Bar Aqueduct in Montenegro.
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Skopje Aqueduct
The Skopje Aqueduct (Macedonian: Скопски аквадукт) is an aqueduct and archaeological site located in the neighbourhood of Vizbegovo 2 km (1.2 mi) northwest of central Skopje, North Macedonia. The Skopje Aqueduct is the only aqueduct in Macedonia, and one of three largest and well preserved in the former Yugoslavia along with Diocletianus Aqueduct near Split, Croatia and Bar Aqueduct in Montenegro.
he Millennium Cross (Macedonian: Милениумски крст, Mileniumski krst) is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall cross situated on the top of Vodno Mountain in North Macedonia and is 15 kilometers outside the capital city Skopje. It is one of the tallest crosses in the world.[3] It was constructed to serve as a memorial for 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia and to honour biblical passages citing the evangelisation activities of St. Paul within the region.The monument has become a symbol associated with or representing Skopje. As a landmark, the cross has turned into a tourist destination with the best observation point to see the panorama of the capital city
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Millenium Cross Station
he Millennium Cross (Macedonian: Милениумски крст, Mileniumski krst) is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall cross situated on the top of Vodno Mountain in North Macedonia and is 15 kilometers outside the capital city Skopje. It is one of the tallest crosses in the world.[3] It was constructed to serve as a memorial for 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia and to honour biblical passages citing the evangelisation activities of St. Paul within the region.The monument has become a symbol associated with or representing Skopje. As a landmark, the cross has turned into a tourist destination with the best observation point to see the panorama of the capital city
Museums
The Mother Teresa Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa can be found in her hometown Skopje, in North Macedonia, where she lived from 1910 to 1928.The memorial house was built on the popular Macedonia Street in the Centar municipality, on the very location of the once Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, where Mother Teresa was baptized
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Minnesstuga för Moder Teresa
1000 ул. МакедониjаThe Mother Teresa Memorial House is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa can be found in her hometown Skopje, in North Macedonia, where she lived from 1910 to 1928.The memorial house was built on the popular Macedonia Street in the Centar municipality, on the very location of the once Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, where Mother Teresa was baptized
The Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia is a memorial to the holocaust of the 7,148 Jews from North Macedonia and the history of the Jews in the Balkans, located in Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia
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Macedonian Holocaust Museum
Br. 2 11-ти МартThe Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of Macedonia is a memorial to the holocaust of the 7,148 Jews from North Macedonia and the history of the Jews in the Balkans, located in Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia
The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Sovereignty and Independence - Museum of VMRO - Museum of the Victims of the Communist Regime is a national museum of North Macedonia located in the capital city of Skopje.The exhibit covers the period from the beginning of the resistance movement against the Ottoman rule, until the declaration of independence from Yugoslavia on 8 September 1991.
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Museum of Macedonian Struggle
The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle for Sovereignty and Independence - Museum of VMRO - Museum of the Victims of the Communist Regime is a national museum of North Macedonia located in the capital city of Skopje.The exhibit covers the period from the beginning of the resistance movement against the Ottoman rule, until the declaration of independence from Yugoslavia on 8 September 1991.
The museum is on three floors filled with illusions, lots of fun and a different new experience. Spend unforgettable time with your friends, family or partner by solving dilemmas, mysteries and brain puzzels.
Museum of Illusions
No Maksim GorkiThe museum is on three floors filled with illusions, lots of fun and a different new experience. Spend unforgettable time with your friends, family or partner by solving dilemmas, mysteries and brain puzzels.
Archaeological Museum of Macedonia
1000 Кеј Димитар ВлаховNature and Parks
Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.Located on the right bank of the Treska River, Vrelo Cave was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world in the New7Wonders of Nature project.The cave can only be reached by water either by a boat or kayak.Roughly 20% of the plant life found at Matka is endemic and only found here.The canyon area is home to several historic churches and monasteries.
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Matka Canyon
Matka is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia and is home to several medieval monasteries. The Matka Lake within the Matka Canyon is the oldest artificial lake in the country.Located on the right bank of the Treska River, Vrelo Cave was listed as one of the top 77 natural sites in the world in the New7Wonders of Nature project.The cave can only be reached by water either by a boat or kayak.Roughly 20% of the plant life found at Matka is endemic and only found here.The canyon area is home to several historic churches and monasteries.
In 2002, on Krstovar peak the Millennium Cross was built, one of the biggest Christian Crosses in the world.Various manifestations, churches, monasteries and monuments can be found on Vodno.
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Vodno
In 2002, on Krstovar peak the Millennium Cross was built, one of the biggest Christian Crosses in the world.Various manifestations, churches, monasteries and monuments can be found on Vodno.
The Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park, Skopje, North Macedonia. It is home to 500 animals representing 85 species.
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Skopje Zoo
1000 Булевар ИлинденThe Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park, Skopje, North Macedonia. It is home to 500 animals representing 85 species.
City Park
Churches and Cathedrals
The Church of Saint Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia, is a small 12th-century Byzantine church located in a monastery complex. The church and monastery are dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the patron saint of physicians. The church was constructed in 1164 as a foundation of Alexios Angelos, a son of Constantine Angelos.
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Saint Pantelejmon Monastery
The Church of Saint Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi, North Macedonia, is a small 12th-century Byzantine church located in a monastery complex. The church and monastery are dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the patron saint of physicians. The church was constructed in 1164 as a foundation of Alexios Angelos, a son of Constantine Angelos.
Saint Clement of Ohrid was a saint, scholar, writer and enlightener of the Slavs.He was one of the most prominent disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius and is often associated with the creation of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic scripts, especially their popularisation among Christianised Slavs.
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Katedral kyrka Saint Clement of Ohrid
17 Blvd. Partizanski OdrediSaint Clement of Ohrid was a saint, scholar, writer and enlightener of the Slavs.He was one of the most prominent disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius and is often associated with the creation of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic scripts, especially their popularisation among Christianised Slavs.
Located near the Kale (or Skopje Fortress), The Church of the Holy Savior was believed to date from the 17th century
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Church of the Ascension of Jesus
SamoilovaLocated near the Kale (or Skopje Fortress), The Church of the Holy Savior was believed to date from the 17th century
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Skopje is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Skopje, located in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It replaced the old cathedral of the same name, destroyed by the 1963 Skopje earthquake.
Catholic Church „Sacred Heart of Jesus“
Petar Pop ArsovThe Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Skopje is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Skopje, located in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It replaced the old cathedral of the same name, destroyed by the 1963 Skopje earthquake.
Rooftops,bars and clubs
the Loft
The views from the bar are amazing, you can see all of Skopje's landmarks.
Night Club Saloon
Night Club Party.
Everybody loves the special herb french fries at Gorki.
The bar is close to the city square and it's a perfect place for a chill and relaxing night out.
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Gorki Cafe
1000 Луј ПастерEverybody loves the special herb french fries at Gorki.
The bar is close to the city square and it's a perfect place for a chill and relaxing night out.
Club Epicentar
60a Boulevard Saint Clement of OhridNight Club Party. DJ Night
Stanica 26
26 Jordan MijalkovNight Club Party. DJ Night
Restaurant & club Marakana
Night Club Party.
Rock and Roll.
Fun and Entertainment
Macedonian National Theater (MNT)
Iljo Vojvoda