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shrimp56 Says: Just to clear things up: Vodno is the mountain, Panteleimon is the monastery and Nerezi is the small town:).This fresco is perhaps the most famous in Macedonia as an example of its period.
shrimp56 Says: One of the stone grave markers set in the terrace next to the church. It looks quite old, but I can't make out the date.
shrimp56 Says: The people at the restaurant are not the only ones enjoying their food on Vodno mountain. Here are few locals grazing happily ;)
shrimp56 Says: You can barely see Skopsko Crna Gore for the summer haze. The white "boomerang" on the right is the city stadium.
shrimp56 Says: Pantelimon's location lends itself to the holding of important events such as weddings and entertaining foreign visitors. As you can see the day we were there they were expecting a Chinese delegation. They were setting a dining area up behind the church overlooking the...
shrimp56 Says: The monastery church dedicated to Sv. Panteleimon is located 8 km south-west from Skopje on Vodno mountain. The church was built in 1164.
lacutas Says: Millennium Cross was full of controverse, during the construction. Because Macedonian Orthodox Church was unable to collect all the money for the construction, Macedonian Government lead by Primeminister Ljubco Georgievski, put donation of almost 2 Million Euros and helped...
The monastery church at Panteleimon
shrimp56 Says: This church, aside from being in a fabulous site on Vodno mountain, contains some very fine frescoes. Pictures are not allowed to protect the paintings -- so the next tip will be a picture from the web..And you see here that the sun shines on Panteleimon too!
Panteleimon Restaurant: Traditional Macedonia Food!
shrimp56 Says: During the summer this restaurant spreads out over the whole area below the church. In the winter it is a much cosier indoor experience with a view of the church doors..The people in the picture are students from eastern europe. They are enjoying the food and good company in...
Panteleimon Restaurant: When it's cold outside
shrimp56 Says: You can eat inside the restaurant :) Same food as outside, but your feet are warmer! The wood/stucco construction with verandas is traditional for the monasteries themself.
shrimp56 Says: The shar dog is a mountain sheep-herding dog. There is some controversy as to which part of former Yugoslavia may claim it -- but this young puppy was at the house right next to the monastery church.
shrimp56 Says: It was a freak March snowstorm and my friends were getting tired of stopping for me to take pictures:) So I bought them coffee at the top!
A small vineyard in the snow ...
shrimp56 Says: While I haven't drunk the wine made from these grapes, Macedonian wine in general is very tasty -- for me especially the reds made of vranec.
On the way to Panteleimon in the snow
shrimp56 Says: These pictures were taken in March '99, just before the NATO actions in Kosovo/Serbia got underway. We knew that the bombing was coming -- but still enjoyed the fresh snow and the views.
shrimp56 Says: The view from the house on the left!! What a great place to live -- although I'm sure it's several "switchbacks" away.
shrimp56 Says: While each season has it's delights -- the winter is magical indeed! You have to eat INSIDE the restaurant though:) Seeing the mountain and the church in the snow.
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These pictures were taken in March '99, just before the NATO actions in Kosovo/Serbia got underway. We knew that the bombing was coming -- but still enjoyed the...
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Vodno mountain is part of the Skopje skyline. Most visits we drive up to the Panteleimon monastary church and then look out over Skopje.
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Millenium Cross on Vodno Mountain
Millennium Cross is one of the newest symbols of Skopje. It was build during 2002, and finished in August 2002. This Cross was build by Macedonian Orthodox Church in order to celebrate 2000 years of...
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