Kratovo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in North Macedonia
About Kratovo
By Macedonian standards, Kratovo is not a major destination for tourists. By European standards, Kratovo is as far off the beaten path as you can get. But rest assured, if you venture out to this corner of the Balkans, you will find more history and character packed into Kratovo than other towns many times its size. Some archaeological excavations suggest the Kratovo area was settled in Roman times or earlier, but it did not achieve great importance until it fell under the Kingdom of Serbia in the late 13th century when gold, copper, lead, silver, and iron were mined in and around Kratovo. Coins were also minted in the town during Serbian rule. In 1390, Kratovo was taken over by the Ottomans. It would remain within the Ottoman Empire for the following five centuries. By the 16th century, i
Top Attractions in Kratovo
Explore the best things to see and do in Kratovo:
- ★Argulički Bridge
- ★Čaršiski Bridge
- ★Church of Saint George of Kratovo
- ★Church of Saint John the Baptist
- ★Church of Saint Nicholas
- ★Church of the Holy Mother of God
- ★City Park
- ★Clock Tower
Where to Eat in Kratovo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Gostilnica Kaj Spiro
- 🍴Kanu
- 🍴Persydo Cafe
- 🍴Restaurant Etno Kuklica
Where to Stay in Kratovo
- 🏨Etno House Shancheva
- 🏨Hotel Kratis
- 🏨Kuklica Etno
Kratovo Travel Guide Sections
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