The capital of Macedonia, Skopje, is a city placed right in the heart of the Balkans (see the Skopie Travel Guide for general information about Skopje). Across its six millennia of existence, Skopje has witnessed the raise and the fall of Europe’s greatest empires, and most of these powers managed to occupy Skopje for a longer or shorter period of time.
read moreMacedonia’s picturesque capital, Skopje, is becoming increasingly popular with tourists from every part of the world. Like many other countries from the Balkans, in the last decade Macedonia has been putting emphasis on developing its touristic potential. Skopje is a truly exciting city, a cultural melting pot that combines elements of Ottoman, Byzantine and, of course, Macedonian culture. Skopje is home to a large...
read moreSkopje is rapidly becoming a popular destination among both backpackers and more demanding tourists, so there is an ever increasing number of hotels and hostels that will satisfy every type of tourists. Young people in search of variety and like-minded travelers will definitely feel welcome at Hotel MHC. This youth hostel is located in the city centre, close to many major attractions, and it offers comfortable and...
read moreThe best preserved remain from the Roman period is the Aqueduct, which used to bring fresh water to the antique town of Skopje. From the glorious times of Byzantine emperor Justinian, Skopje inherited Kale Fortress and the Stone Bridge, but most of Skopje’s monuments and historic buildings date back from the period of Ottoman occupation. So are the medieval hotels Kapan An, Suli An and Kurshumli An, the Turkish Baths...
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