Skopje Map, Macedonia
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Skopje History
The Slavs renamed the town Skopje and transformed it into the capital of the Bulgarian Empire (972-992), a rank that was later taken by Sofia. By the mid 15th century, Skopje was again a capital, this time of the Serbian Empire. The Serbian rule didn’t last long: in 1389, Skopje became a part of the Ottoman Empire. Under the Ottoman regime, Skopje became a flourishing, cosmopolitan medieval city, and many mosques and... read moreSkopje Travel Guide
The closest international airport is Alexander the Great Airport, located at 20 km from the city. The airport has links with numerous other major airports, such Sofia and Thessaloniki in the Balkan area, and more remote destinations like Amsterdam, Paris or Berlin. Unfortunately, the only means of transport between the airport and Skopje are taxis, but you can also arrange to rent a car, especially if you’d like to... read moreSkopje Nightlife
This Skopje Nightlife Guide recommends that you try out the place’s specialty, the shopska salad. If you just want to grab a bite to eat while sightseeing, go to Destan 1, a popular kebab place near the city’s bazaar. This fast-food style place offers delicious authentic kebabs served with traditional dressings. If you’re not sure whether you want traditional or international food, go to Ezerce, a large... read moreSkopje Sightseeing
The best preserved remain from the Roman period is the Aqueduct, which used to bring fresh water to the antique town of Skopje. From the glorious times of Byzantine emperor Justinian, Skopje inherited Kale Fortress and the Stone Bridge, but most of Skopje’s monuments and historic buildings date back from the period of Ottoman occupation. So are the medieval hotels Kapan An, Suli An and Kurshumli An, the Turkish Baths... read moreThings about Skopje you may be interested in
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