Skopje is seen from afar - that you are getting to the capital of Macedonia, says a huge cross. This is the Millennium Cross, which was placed on Mount Krstovar in honor of the country's adoption of Christianity. This is only a small part of the history of the city, which appeared in the 3rd century BC. If Skopje celebrated every event with some memorable sign, then the city would consist of only monuments.
How to get
Given that there are no direct flights from Russia to Skopje, the best way to get there is to: daily flight through Belgrade. On the way you will spend about 6 hours. Another option is to fly through Vienna. The inexpensive route to Skopje is via Thessaloniki, and then by train to Macedonia. From Rossi to Skopje by train to go long and uncomfortable. It is necessary to cross several countries (Serbia, Hungary), and this is extra trouble with the visa.
By bus in Skopje it is possible to get from Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania and Turkey. The cost of tickets is about $ 5 per 100 kilometers.
If you gathered in Skopje on your car, then know that from Moscow to the capital of Macedonia - 2,500 kilometers. Closest - Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, 190 km.
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Transport
Skopje is well developed public transport. 80 bus and 4 tram lines are laid here. True, local buses do not look so good, like: old, breathe on incense. You can buy a ticket for a trip both in kiosks and at the driver's. Price - 30 denars.
In Skopje you can easily rent a car. Make out the contract, make the necessary amount - and you do not depend on anything. The cost of rent depends on the brand of the car and its mileage. In a suburban area it is best to go on paid routes - there is less intensive traffic, which means that the driver not familiar with the terrain will not worry because of traffic jams and turns there.
Kitchen and restaurants
Lunch in Skopje is a pleasure. Even in the most chic restaurants with you will take no more than 1000 rubles. Not to mention a dinner in less elegant establishments - it will cost 250-300 rubles.
In the city a large selection of restaurants with a variety of cuisine. Of course, there is Macedonian cuisine - from it and it's worth starting an acquaintance with the country. Quite often there are Turkish, Chinese cafes. There are regular eateries with fast food and restaurants with so-called European cuisine - that is, they cook everything.
Shops
In Skopje there is the longest and most attractive street in the shopping area - it starts from the Stone Bridge and goes to the building of the old station. Here you will find the most prestigious shops of the capital, restaurants and cafes.
Shopping center "Ramstore" - one of the most popular places with local residents. Here you can buy everything from products to expensive jewelry. There are almost no free places in the parking lot, life is constantly boiling inside the center. On the second floor there are cafes where you can have an inexpensive snack. Not far from the Cathedral of St. Clement of Ohrid there are shops where you can buy authentic Balkan embossing. Amazing panels with different subjects are inexpensive - about 600 rubles.
Between the Stone Bridge and the building of the opera in Skopje is a book collision. Here you can buy rare books in Bulgarian, Macedonian and Serbian. In ordinary stores, you just can not find them. For collectors, this market is a paradise.
Climate
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Overcast +13 ° С in the day +7 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +11 ° С in the day +7 ° C at night ° С water |
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Skopje hotels
Most of the Skopje hotels are concentrated in the city center. Each tourist wants to live closer to the main attractions. So that came out of the hotel - and everything is ready.
Accommodation in 2-3-star hotels costs from 1500 rubles. These are standard European rooms, which have everything you need for guests, including Wi-Fi. The price includes a light breakfast. Hotels can help in organizing excursions or renting a car.
Students in Skopje often occupy hostels. You can rent a nice room for two, though with a shared kitchen and bathroom. But the night in such a hotel will cost only 400 rubles.
Book popular Skopje hotels at the best prices
| Stone Bridge Hotel from 4 963 rubles Skopje Kej Dimitar Vlahov 1 | Bushi Resort & SPA from 4 480 rubles Skopje Samuilova str. | TCC Grand Plaza Hotel from 4 204 rubles Skopje 2/2 Oktomvriska Revolucija Blvd |
| City Park from 4 136 rubles Skopje Mihail Cokov 8a | Mola Hotel from 2 619 rubles Skopje Shumadiska br.1 | Elsa Hotel from 3,446 rubles Skopje 21 Luj Paster Str |
| Hotel Super 8 from 2 068 rubles Skopje 57 Krste Misirkov | Hotel Centar from 3,309 rubles Skopje St.Istarska Str. | Modern Inn Boutique Hotel from 2 964 rubles Skopje Frederic Chopin 10 |
| Guesthouse Anja from 2 068 rubles Skopje Kej 13 Noemvri bb | Main Square Apartments - Public Room Anja from 1 448 rubles Skopje Macedonia Street 22 | Apartments Kalonis Centar from 2 068 rubles Skopje Titoveleska 51 |
- To do a good deed in memory of Mother Teresa - Mother Theresa, known for her charitable work, was born in Skopje. In the city there is even a museum dedicated to the owner of the Nobel Peace Prize, ranked as a saint. For guests Skopje has become a good tradition to do something good and useful for the city. Yes, even if the old woman is transferred across the road.
- Help the local zoo - the zoo Skopje is going through hard times. He looks, according to eyewitnesses, completely unpresentable. Want the zoo to look better, and the animals never forget about you - help him. Clean cages, feed the inhabitants, donate for reconstruction.
- Find 5 differences from the monuments of Scanderberg - in Skopje and the capital of Albania, Tirana are two absolutely similar monuments to the great warrior Scanderberg. They say that they are still different from each other. You can check whether this is so, driving to Albania and capturing in memory the tyrant warrior. Then back to Skopje - for comparison. Then back to Tirana. Until you find the difference.
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Skopje
In Skopje are both old, centuries-old monuments, and those that are several dozen years.
Monument to the victims of the earthquake
A terrible earthquake occurred in Skopje in July 1969. The city was badly damaged, more than a thousand people died. The whole country spent a lot of effort to restore Skopje. A monument to the victims of earthquakes is the building of the former railway station. His watch froze at around 5:17 - at this very moment the city collapsed.
Kale Fortress - $
This fortress is located in the center of Skopje on a hill in the valley of Vardara. From here you can easily see the surroundings of the capital of Macedonia. The prototype of the fortress walls was created in the post-Roman era. Inside Calais, archaeological work is constantly carried out. It is unlikely that you will see a refined landscape inside the fortress - more and more excavations. So tourists pay attention to the landscape and study the walls and towers.
Old Town
The old city is the territory of the former bazaar. It appeared in the 12th century. True, so old buildings in the city are very few.
But this is a picturesque place with a lot of cafes, stalls, shops. Here you can have a good time - just stroll or sit in a restaurant for a cup of coffee.
Stone Bridge
This bridge is a symbol of the city, uniting the banks of the Vardar River. According to historians, it is already 15 centuries old. The bridge was destroyed more than once because of natural disasters, but the residents persistently rebuilt it.
Excursion groups are constantly flocking to the bridge. Particularly healthy the building looks in the evening, when it is highlighted by hundreds of lights.
The Millennium Cross
This is the largest cross in the world - its height is 66 meters. It stands on the mountain Krstovar, it can be reached by cable car. The best view of the cross opens from the evening city, when its illumination is turned on.
The cross was placed in 2002 in honor of the adoption of Christianity by Macedonia. Inside the building there is an elevator, with which you can climb up and see Skopje. Kind - amazing!
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