Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Skopje, North Macedonia

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 1.2 km
Ascend 46 m
Descend 43 m

Experience Skopje in North Macedonia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Skopje

Sight 1: Skopje Fortress

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282 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Church of the Ascension of Jesus

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The Church of the Ascension of Jesus is an Eastern Orthodox church in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is situated east of Kale Fortress.

Wikipedia: Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Skopje (EN)

163 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Turkish Bazaar

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The Old Bazaar also known as Turkish Bazaar is a bazaar located in Skopje, North Macedonia, situated on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, stretching from the Stone Bridge to the Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava river. The Old Bazaar falls primarily within the borders of Čair Municipality but a part of it is located in Centar Municipality. As one of the oldest and largest marketplaces in the Balkans, it has been Skopje's centre for trade and commerce since at least the 12th century.

Wikipedia: Old Bazaar, Skopje (EN)

9 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 4: Chifte Hammam National Gallery of Macedonia

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Cifte hammam is a hammam in the Old Bazaar of Skopje, North Macedonia. It was built in the mid-15th century by Bosnian general Isa-Beg Ishaković in order to provide a regular source of income for his endowment.

Wikipedia: Čifte Hammam (EN), Website

150 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Museum of Macedonia

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The Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia, formerly and still unofficially known as the Museum of Macedonia, is a national institution in North Macedonia and one of the oldest museums in the country. It is located in the Old Bazaar in Skopje, near the Skopje Fortress. The Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia was created by joining three museums in one. The three museums that were unified were the archaeological, historical and ethnological museum, of which the archaeological museum was the oldest one; it was opened in 1924 and that date is considered as an establishing date of the national museum. During the existence of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, the museum was known as People's Museum of Macedonia.

Wikipedia: Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia (EN)

105 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: Mustafa Pasha's Mosque

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Mustafa Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman-era mosque located in the Old Bazaar of Skopje, North Macedonia.

Wikipedia: Mustafa Pasha Mosque (EN)

447 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Contemporary Art Museum of Macedonia

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Contemporary Art Museum of Macedonia Nikolina Hristovska / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Contemporary Art Museum is one of the largest and most complete national institutions of North Macedonia. Located in the capital city of Skopje, the museum was founded in 1963 following the disastrous earthquake that hit the city. The building project was donated by the Polish Government.

Wikipedia: Museum of Contemporary Art (Skopje) (EN), Website

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