Skopje is a divisive, fascinating capital. Walk from the Ottoman Old Bazaar across the Stone Bridge into a baffling array of monumental statues and faux-classical buildings. Then escape to the Matka canyon.
Best time
May–June, September–October.
Currency
Macedonian denar (MKD).
Language
Macedonian. Albanian in many areas. English in centre.
Plug
Type C/F, 230V.
How to get to Skopje
- · Skopje Airport (SKP) — 22 km, shuttle €5.
- · Bus to Sofia (5h), Pristina (2h), Tirana (5h), Ohrid (3h), Thessaloniki (5h).
Top routes from Skopje
What to see
- Old Bazaar — Ottoman caravanserais, cevapi, copperware
- Matka Canyon — 30 min from city — kayak, cave, monastery
- Mount Vodno — Cable car to the Millennium Cross
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