Things to do in Skopje, Skopje Region: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 22, 2022 Flossie Demartino

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. Church of St. Panteleimon

Nerezi village, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Church of St. Panteleimon

2. Holy Savior Church

Str. Makarie Frckovski No. 8 Old bazar, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia 3163812
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 83 reviews

Holy Savior Church

Reviewed By AmyP343 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

This is a small church in the centre of skopje at the back of the old bazaar. For a small fee you can see inside where there is very impressive hand-carved iconography which is about 8 x 3 metres and was done by only 3 craftsmen. The whole visit takes less than half an hour. Locals are quite rightly very proud of this church.

3. Sultan Murad Mosque

Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
69%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sultan Murad Mosque

4. Stobi

Sito Archeologico, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia http://www.stobi.mk
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Stobi

5. Church of the Ascension of Jesus

Samoilova,, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia +389 2 323 0780
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Church of the Ascension of Jesus

Reviewed By JMK-Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, United States

Admission is cheap and a short tour of the church is included. It was very impressive, particularly the carvings. We also enjoyed the tour a lot. Our guide was both informative and funny. Very glad we stopped in.

6. Daut Pasha Hamam

Between the Old Bazaar and the Stone Bridge, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
31%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Daut  Pasha Hamam

Reviewed By X5564XMjimh - Chisinau, Moldova

The space is simply amazing! You'll find paintings, sculptures, and modern art. The art is captivating and unique. Located at the Old Bazaar. The tariff is only 50 dinara and no charge for photos.

7. Memorial House of Mother Teresa

Macedonia Str. No.9, Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia +389 2 329 0674 [email protected] http://memorialhouseofmotherteresa.com/en/
Excellent
36%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 652 reviews

Memorial House of Mother Teresa

Reviewed By JMK-Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, United States

We spent about 20 minutes here and were glad we stopped in. We learned a lot about Mother Teresa and got to see some of her personal effects that are on display.

8. Millennium Cross

Vodno Mountain, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
39%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
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4.0 based on 626 reviews

Millennium Cross

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.

9. Warrior on a Horse

Macedonia Square, Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
42%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 688 reviews

Warrior on a Horse

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!

10. The Stone Bridge

Skopje 1000 Republic of North Macedonia
Excellent
39%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 1,025 reviews

The Stone Bridge

Reviewed By oge2328 - Penang Island, Malaysia

The Stone Bridge is the place to be, especially in the evening. Besides being a historical bridge, there are lots of interesting places in the vicinity : the quaint old town, rows of cafes and restaurants, the pedestrian street, Mother Theresa's building, more than a hundred statues, including Alexander the Great and the old fort nearby.

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