Skopje Favorites

 14 Reviews  Just a picture of Main Square in Skopje- Makedonija Square! It has been actually renowated some 3 years ago, so this is quite a new look. It is very wide now, but I prefered the older "version" of... 

 3 Reviews  Skopje , the Capital of Macedonia Standing on the banks of the Vardar River amid mountainous country, Skopje began as ancient Scupi. It became the capital of the district of Dardania (part of the... 

 2 Reviews  Here is a closeup of the rebuilt bridge still under construction. Right now it is a *pain* to get to the carsija as the bridge is closed to pedestrian traffic. . The bottom photo is of the National... 

 johngayton Says:  I found Skopje to be a very compelling city, a city that I'll definitely return to sometime after 2014. I've already started my pencilled-in list of "Things To... 

 johngayton Says:  1963 saw the city devasted by an earthquake, with about 80% of its centre levelled. Whilst international aid, along with the commitment of the then... 

 Vanity666 Says:  Project Skopje 2014 is project of Macedonian government that should bring Skopje great changes and change a city perspective. The project plans numerous... 

 Manara Says:   For people of my age or older it is impossible to mention Skopje without thinking immediately of the terrible earthquake that hit the city in 1963. Macedonia... 

 Manara Says:  Macedonia has a long tradition of craftworks: wood carving, hammered copper, filigree jewelry, embroidery. As in many other countries, these traditional arts... 

 Manara Says:  In Macedonia Street you can see just a couple of buildings that are not modern. I do not know when they were built, but their appearance makes you think of... 

 Manara Says:   Mother Teresa, whose name will be remembered forever as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, was born in Skopje. She was born here in 1910 and her name was Agnes Gonxha... 

 Pijlmans Says:  http://www.skopje.gov.mk/sq/images/File/SkopjeMapaGolema.jpgClick on the link for an interactive map that can be enlarged!If you follow the link, you can also... 

 Malecka Says:  I HAD TO ADD THIS ONE AS WELL... Mustafa pasha Mosque! Jan, 4th 2002 I went into this mosque for the first time in my life, and I was amazed. It is a gorgeous... 

 etfromnc Says:  This 6-year-old little girl, Dudi, has a heart problem that cannot even be properly diagnosed in Macedonia. She has several problems, including staph, and has... 

 Pijlmans Says:  Useful websites about Skopje with a lot of information and phonenumbers.http://www.skopjeonline.com.mk/http://www.skopjetourism.org/ 

 hekate Says:  If you want to act as a typical tourist you might want to stop for a moment when you see a sign like that and read it.You will see the here and there in Skopje... 

 Natrix Says:  The two hamams (Turkish baths) transformed into art galleries are a must-see in Skopje! The buildings themselves are very interesting and the exhibitions are... 

 planxty Says:  If, like us, you arrive on the evening train from Greece, none of the Bureaux de Change are open in or near the Station. The best way to change your Euros into... 

 shrimp56 Says:  From downtown Skopje the Kale is always visible -- and we all know the famous churches such as Sv. Spas, with the wooden tower [in the carsija], but there are... 

 Malecka Says:  Yes, I LONG for the architecture of Old Skopje (before the Earthquake). I haven't had the chance to see its looks in those times, but I have read enough and... 

 Erin09340 Says:  We'd often come here, order drinks, and spend hours people watching. It's a nice, centrally located cafe. 

 Karolina01 Says:  not finished yet not finished yet 

 Karolina01 Says:  not finished yet not finished yet 

 Malecka Says:  probably one of the most interesting things about this city. The influence of the turkish presence has made Skopje a combination of different styles...