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Things to do and see

Below is a great shortlist of places to visit whilst you're in Skopje.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss which places may suit your interests or for a tailored day-by-day itinerary to ensure you maximise your time in Skopje.

Macedonia Square

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Probably the most photographed area in Skopje, this place is huge. There are lots of sculptures and beautiful buildings nearby. You will find the famous Alexander the Great statute here. A lot of free walking tours start from here and I would recommend doing one (I went with Free Skopje Walking Tours and it did not disappoint)

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Skopje Fortress

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The Skopje Fortress, commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress. Dominating the skyline of Skopje, this Game of Thrones–worthy, 6th-century AD Byzantine (and later, Ottoman) fortress is an easy walk up from the Čaršija and its ramparts offer great views over the city and river. Inside the ruins, two mini museums were being built at the time of writing to house various archaeological finds from Neolithic to Ottoman times.

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Matka Canyon

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This will easily be the highlight of your trip and is worth the journey! You can do boat trips, kayaking, hiking - you choose. Everything is very reasonably priced too. I would recommend taking a boat from the canyon to the cave - it's only 500 denar (and you can go inside the cave). Be aware that there are two companies that offer boat trips down the Canyon. Book with the SECOND COMPANY which is next situated next to the Church as this trip stops in middle of the Canyon so you can visit a cave.

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Old Bazaar

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There is so much to do here it's easy to spend as long or as little as you like. It's the second largest bazaar in Europe. Lots of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants - there is so much to choose from! I would recommend exploring here both day and night.

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Mother Theresa Memorial House

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There are two seperate things to see here: 1. Mother Theresa's House - there isn't actually a house but instead a plaque as the house got destroyed in the earthquake. 2. The museum of Mother Teresa which actually holds a lot of information about her.

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Vodno Hill

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Now you have two options to get to the top of Vodno Hill: 1. Car/bus to the cable car station (the no.25 bus is free at weekends and the car cable ticket is 100 denar return). 2. Hike! You will find the Vodno Cross once at the top and the views are breathtaking!

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Where to stay?

First things first, where should you stay?

You will not be short of options in Skopje, from hotels and apartments to hostels, there is something for everyone.

And the good news is, prices are extremely reasonable for what you get.

As it is a very small area, you can't really go wrong.

I have linked some options below:

Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel

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Located in Skopje, 1.5 km from Stone Bridge, Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and room service. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel features certain rooms with city views, and rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes American, vegetarian and vegan options. At Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a spa centre. There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Languages spoken at the reception include Bulgarian, German, English and Italian.

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Hotel Osten Art

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Conveniently located in the Skopje City-Centre district of Skopje, Osten Art Hotel is set 300 metres from Macedonia Square, 1.2 km from Kale Fortress and 20 km from Millennium Cross. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The property is 300 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from Stone Bridge. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some boast city views. All units feature a wardrobe. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available every morning at the property.

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Hotel Senigallia

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Situated in the very city centre of Skopje and with a boat-like design, Hotel Senigallia is a 3-minute walk away from Stone Bridge and from Macedonia Square. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and 2 open terraces by the river Vardar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a TV with cable channels. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

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And if you really do want luxury, check this out:

Luxury Apartments PentLux

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PentLux - SPA Penthouse in the heart of Skopje offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a spa and wellness centre. The accommodation has a spa bath and a sauna. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with slippers, while some rooms feature a terrace or a balcony. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The apartment offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna, a hot tub and a hammam.

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Where to eat and drink

All of my recommendations below have been tried so I can guarantee you will not be disappointed with visit a to all or any of these places.

Staro Skupi

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This was my favourite place to eat at in Skopje! The food is extremely reasonably priced. We had the traditional breadsticks and Shopska salad to start, following by a meat platter which we asked our waitress to put together with a selection of traditional meats and sides. All that, plus a dessert and a beer was only £10!

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Debar Maalo

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Another fantastic place to eat for traditional Macedonian food with traditional live music being played too.

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Silbo

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It may not look like much from the outside but this is a brilliant place for breakfast. The cheese and meat in bread is a traditional breakfast which they sell here and will set you back just £1!

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