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Things to see in Bitola (North Macedonia): 67 places and when to go
Bitola is a town in North Macedonia with around 87,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly Temples (24), History (19), Mountains (15). The best known are Pelister National Park, New Mosque, Bitola and Clock Tower. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- North Macedonia · 41.0391, 21.3395
- Population
- About 87,000
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (24) · History (19) · Mountains (15) · Nature (12) · Hiking (6) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- OHD Ohrid, 53 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pelister, at 2,601 m.
What to see in Bitola
The places in and around Bitola, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pelister National ParkNational park in North Macedonia14 km
- New Mosque, BitolaMosque1.0 km
- Clock TowerClock tower in Macedonia1.0 km
- PelisterMountain in Macedonia14 km
- Church of St. George, KurbinovoChurch in Kurbinovo, North Macedonia22 km
- Ishak Çelebi MosqueMosque in Bitola, North Macedonia905 m
- Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, BitolaChurch in Bitola, North Macedonia1.2 km
- Gorna ČarlijaHistory15 km
- Bitola ZooWith kids · Wildlife2.7 km
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, BitolaChurch building in Bitola, North Macedonia966 m
- Church of Saint NedelaChurch building in Bitola, North Macedonia800 m
- People's MuseumMuseum in Bitola1.7 km
- StymbaraArchaeological site in Prilep Municipality, North Macedonia23 km
- Slivnica MonasteryOrthodox monastery in Republic of Macedonia21 km
- Zandan TowerOttoman defensive and prison tower1.7 km
- ČagorRuins18 km
- Bitola FortressCastle2.7 km
- Church of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste (Bitola)Temples358 m
- Memorial House of Goce DelčevMemorial house in Bitola1.5 km
- Hacı Mahmud Bey Mosque, BitolaTemples814 m
- PelagonAncient town of North Macedonia30 km
- St Archangel GabrielChurch building in Bitola, North Macedonia3.1 km
- Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, SuvodolTemples22 km
- Sts. Constantine and Helen ChurchChurch building in Bitola, North Macedonia1.6 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- Temples: St. Demetrius Church, St. Demetrius Church, Saint Naum of Ohrid, Bitola, Resen Monastery, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Bitola, Monastery of Zhivojno, Мonastery of St. George and St. Cyril and Methodius – Loznani, Macedonia, Sobor na Site Makedonski Svetiteli, St. Alexander of Salonica, Church St. Anna, St. Lydia of Macedonia, St. Panteleimon
- History: St. Parascheva, Bobarski Grobishta, Bostanishte, Crkvishte, Goriche, Holy Mother of God, Mucheinci, Holy Trinity Church, Staro Bonche, Temple in Heraclea Lyncestis, Heraclea Lyncestis, Ljube Grujoski, Theatre of Heraclea Lyncestis
- Museums and art: Tatarchev House, Filip
- Nature: Dihovski Rid, Dupen Kamen, Ilinden, Kamen, Omec, Partizanski Vrv, Shiroko Stapalo, Stiv, Ezerani, Visoka
- Mountains: Dimitar Ilievski - Murato, Kopanki, Mountain hut Skochivir, Neolica, Shiroka
- Hiking: Pindus Trail
When to go to Bitola
The best time to visit Bitola is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:22
- FebBetter not10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecBetter not9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In September, 67 of the 67 places are at their best.
When to go to North Macedonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bitola
The nearest main airport is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD, Ohrid), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of North Macedonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bitola?
The best known: Pelister National Park, New Mosque, Bitola, Clock Tower, Pelister, Church of St. George, Kurbinovo. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bitola?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Bitola?
The nearest main airport is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bitola as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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