Macedonia’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 home to several museums: Skopje City Museum (located in the Old Railway Station), the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Natural Science Museum and the Macedonian National Museum and Icon Gallery, with an interesting collection of Byzantine icons and national costumes. Important parts of Skopje’s lifestyle are the bazaars, Turkish markets that have acquired historical significance: Old Bazaar with the Bedesten...
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 moreWith a short period during the World War II when it was occupied by Bulgarians, Skopje remained a part of Serbia, and later the Yugoslavian Republic. A 6.1 Richter scale earthquake hit the city in 1963, destroying more than 80% of its buildings. Reconstruction plans were drawn by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, and Skopje’s history entered the era of massive industrialization, typical for any communist city. In 1991,...
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