Location: Skopje
Top Things to do in Skopje
Things to do in Skopje, Skopje Region: The Best Monuments & Statues
After belonging to many empires over time (including Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and most recently Yugoslavian), Macedonia gained its independence in 1991, and Skopje, with about half a million people, is its largest city and capital. Despite its age, the city looks quite modern, owing to a massive 1963 earthquake that destroyed 75% of its buildings. Skopje has long been shared by Christians and Muslims, who still come together at the fascinating Old Bazaar, one of the Balkans' largest markets.
Restaurants in Skopje
1. Millennium Cross
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 626 reviews
The Millennium Cross in Skopje is a 66-meter tall cross, built on top Vodno Mountain in 2002 to commemorate 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia.
Reviewed By brandonm823 - Naxxar, Malta
We took a taxi from city centre up to Mount Vodno and then up the mountain with the cable car where we spent 1 hour. Enough time to take photos and grab a coffee/tea as the wind is quite chilly up there. If travelling with a taxi, it would be best if you agree with the driver to wait for you to go back down to the city centre.
2. Warrior on a Horse
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4.0 based on 688 reviews
Reviewed By cptsned - Lawrenceville, United States
Make sure you visit Macedonia Square if you are touring downtown Skopje..Great Shops restaurants and plenty of history!
3. Statue Divers
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4.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By G9100WXvincenzop - New York City, United States
While crossing the Old Stone bridge you cannot avoid stopping to look at this statue .. you first see a woman about to dive in the tumultuous waters of the river ..then suddenly see the feet ....emerging from the water of another diver... quite good.
4. Porta Macedonia aka Gate Macedonia
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3.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By andyp239 - Richmond Hill, Canada
Depictions of Macedonian struggle for independence, entry to the central Makedonija Square with plenty of restaurants, pubs, statues, museums, bridges,etc.
