Skopjeis the interesting capital of Macedonia and a modern and well-developed city. Whether one is looking forward to learn about the history of the area or looking forward to experience it, Skopje gives its visitors all the opportunity. The Old Town...more
Skopjeis the interesting capital of Macedonia and a modern and well-developed city. Whether one is looking forward to learn about the history of the area or looking forward to experience it, Skopje gives its visitors all the opportunity. The Old Town area is a must-visit for all visitors. There are several shops, museums and restaurants dotted around the old town and the best way to see the area is by walking around. There are also several Roman ruins in the city that visitors can admire.
The Kale Fortress is located on the highest hill in the area and visitors can enjoy amazing views of the city from here. There are also some wonderful sites around the Macedonia Square. There are some worth visiting Ottoman ruins around the city like the Kapan Han, Suli Han and the Kurshumli Han. When it comes to museums, Skopje offers some exciting and interesting museums to visit. Some good museums to visit in Skopje are Museum of Archaeology, Skopje City Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural Science Museum, etc.
Skopje offers a great shopping experience. The Old Bazaar is a wonderful place for shopping. Other good places for shopping in Skopje are Bit Pazar, Ramstore Mall, City Gallery, Biser, GTC, etc. The best things to buy in the area are clothes, accessories, wooden crafts, spices and different varieties of teas.
The Skopje Airport serves Skopje and is located about 20 km from the city center. From the airport visitors can take buses to the city center. The journey takes about 40 minutes. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs around 15-25 Euros. Visitors can also opt for private transport from the airport to the city.
There are a number of halal restaurants on Skopje where visitors can enjoy a variety of cuisines. There are a plethora of halal Turkish restaurants in the city. The old city area has a significant Muslim population and features a number of halal restaurants.
There are several mosques in Skopje. Some of the prominent mosques in Skopje include Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Sultan Murat Mosque,Jahja Pasha Mosque and the Isa beg Mosque.