Bitola Travel Guide

 MacedonianUK Says:  Bitola as important political & cultural centre on the Balkans & under the Ottomans had deversity of inhabitants.One of the majority of the inhabitants were the Safaradim Jews known as MANASTIRLI Jews.Their couture left rich trace in the every day tapestry of life in... 

 Roadquill Says:  Located in the center of town, almost next to the flying saucer fountain, the Jeni Mosque was originally built in 1558 and houses the city's art gallery. I was not able to get into the gallery, so to me it is a mosque with a 39 meter minaret. 

 johngayton Says:  During my week in Macedonia it seemed that every afternoon about three o'clock the sky would cloud over and the heavens would open up. Fortunately I was never far from shelter when this happened and on this particular afternoon in Bitola I was passing this place - Restaurant... 

 johngayton Says:  In Bitola's 19th century role as a major Ottoman trading centre the various magazas within the city were the fortified storerooms, and sometimes marketplaces, where tradesmen and merchants would hold their wares prior to being sold either by private negotiation or in the... 

 johngayton Says:  OK this is yet another bar but in this one I only had coffee. Caffe Leo is a characterful little pizzeria down at the bottom end of the Shirok Sokak and is distinguished from the crowd by its impressively wood-panelled interior.Located in the lower half of the main drag... 

 johngayton Says:  At the bottom end of the Shirok Sokak you'll find the city's main park. This is a relaxing shaded space with well-kept lawns and shrub beds which looks ideal for a weekend stroll or picnic without having to go far from the city centre.Although not particularly spectacular... 

 johngayton Says:  Those that know me know that I'm a real foodie. I love a good restaurant meal and enjoy all the bells and whistles that go with it but I also appreciate good street food - "food on the hoof" as I call it. That necessary nibble before the real work of my touristic day begins... 

 johngayton Says:  I only had one occasion to use use a taxi here in Bitola, to get from the train station to my hotel. The city is compact and emminently walkable and all the main sights are on and around the pedestrianised main street.The train and main bus station however are about 1.5 Km... 

 johngayton Says:  I never had the necessity to use this shop but It was good to see that it exists and with its Shirok Sokak location and bright frontage would have been easy to find had I required its services.As the name subtly suggests this is one of the city's 24 hour convenience stores... 

 johngayton Says:  One of things I love about Southern Europe is being able to do things outdoors. In my case it's usually smoking and drinking but it's certainly good to see more intellectual pursuits followed.OK This is another little tip written unashamedly as an excuse to use the pic but... 

 Roadquill Says:  Running down the center of town through a walled river way is the Dragar River. I would call it more of a stream, but it does add a nice ambience to the town. During the day the sunlight sparkles off the surface. 

 johngayton Says:  OK so my intro page might lead you to believe that all I'm interested in when travelling is beer and pretty women but honestly (please believe me) I'm not that shallow a person.I also love a good food market (especially one with pretty girls and surrounded by bars) and the...