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Things to see in Skopje (North Macedonia): 85 places and when to go
Skopje is a city in North Macedonia with around 494,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 85 places in and around it, mainly Temples (24), Nature (23), History (20). The best known are Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress and Millennium Cross. 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 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- North Macedonia · 42, 21.4335
- Population
- About 494,000
- Places
- 85 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (24) · Nature (23) · History (20) · Mountains (18) · Museums and art (12) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- SKP Ilinden, 16 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Рамно (1653), at 1,653 m.
What to see in Skopje
The places in and around Skopje, 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.
- Stone BridgeBridge in Skopje, North Macedonia322 m
- Skopje FortressFortress, archaeological and cultural heritage site in Macedonia91 m
- Millennium CrossCross in Skopje, Macedonia5.1 km
- Mustafa Pasha MosqueOttoman-era mosque in the Old Bazaar of Skopje, North Macedonia275 m
- ScupiArchaeological site in Macedonia4.4 km
- TauresiumAncient city and site near Gradiste, North Macedonia19 km
- Porta MacedoniaTriumphal arch in Skopje, North Macedonia624 m
- Skopje AqueductBridge in Macedonia2.8 km
- Church of St. Panteleimon, Gorno NereziChurch in Gorno Nerezi, Republic of Macedonia5.5 km
- Sultan Murad MosqueOttoman-era mosque in Skopje, North Macedonia677 m
- Museum of the City of SkopjeMuseum in Macedonia1.1 km
- Church of St. Clement of OhridChurch building in Skopje, North Macedonia609 m
- Memorial House of Mother TeresaMuseum in Skopje, North Macedonia721 m
- Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum in Skopje, North Macedonia448 m
- Museum of the Republic of North MacedoniaMuseum in the Old Bazaar in Skopje, North Macedonia366 m
- Skopje ZooZoo in Skopje, North Macedonia1.5 km
- Museum of the Macedonian StruggleMuseum in Skopje226 m
- Daout Pacha HammamMuseum232 m
- Kapan HanCaravanserai in the Old Bazaar of Skopje, North Macedonia273 m
- Ishak Bey MosqueMosque in Macedonia733 m
- Holocaust Memorial Center for the Jews of MacedoniaMuseum in Macedonia171 m
- Suli AnHan in Skopje, North Macedonia398 m
- Church of the Ascension of Jesus, SkopjeMacedonian Orthodox Church in Skopje, North Macedonia205 m
- Archaeological Museum of the Republic of North MacedoniaMuseum in Skopje, North Macedonia364 m
And the other 61, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Čifte Hammam, Macedonian Museum of Natural History, Gallery RA
- History: Tumba Madžari, Warrior on Horseback, St. Andrew's Monastery, Markovi Kuli (Vodno), Gulchiler Amam, Ishak Bey Türbe, French Cemetery, Hudaverdi Mosque, Mustafa Pasha Türbe, Strength, Glory and Victory
- Nature: Vrelo Cave, St. Nicholas Šiševski Monastery, Krstovar, Рамно (1653), City Park (Skopje), Kodra Fura, Abedishte, Trubarevo Dendropark, Два Гроба / Dva groba, Golubarnik, Govedarnik, Kitka, Orashec, Rosen, Sredni Rid, Venec, Elezov Kamen, Golem Rid, Golemo Oko, Malo Oko, National Park Jasen, Orlovac
- Temples: Murat Pasha Mosque, Skopje, Matka Monastery, Arasta Mosque, St. Demetrious Church, Hüseyin Şah Mosque, Köse Kadı Mosque, Skopje, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Pelenica Monastery, Crkva Sv. Blagoveshtenie, Holy 40 Martyrs, Nativity of the Theotokos Church, St. Nedela Church (Kučkovo), St. Petka Church, Sv. Spas, Old Mosque, Kumanovo
- Food and drink: Bit pazar, Deaf dog, Kamnik Vinarija, Miron Winery
- Architecture: Eye Bridge
- Mountains: Dare Dzambaz Mountain Lodge, Karadzhica, Divlje
- With kids: Aquapark, Planetarium Skopje
- Stargazing: Seismological Observatory of Skopje
When to go to Skopje
The best time to visit Skopje 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 not9:16
- FebBetter not10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:46
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecBetter not8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. In April, 84 of the 85 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 Skopje
The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP, Ilinden), 16 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 Skopje?
The best known: Stone Bridge, Skopje Fortress, Millennium Cross, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Scupi. In all, 85 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Skopje?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Skopje?
The nearest main airport is Skopje International Airport (SKP), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Skopje as the destination and these 85 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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