Skopje Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of North Macedonia
About Skopje
In thePovardarieregion, Skopje is the financial and political center of North Macedonia and by far its biggest city. The city population is around 800,000, however unofficially during working-days it can almost reach more than 1 million, which is more than half of the population of the country. The most diverse in the country, Skopje houses many ethnicities; besides the majority Macedonians, many Albanians, Turks, Roma, Serbs, Bosniaks and others call Skopje home. 26 July 1963 is one of the worst dates in the history of Skopje. An earthquake struck the city at 05:17. 75% of the buildings in the city disappeared in just a few seconds. After that, the big rebuilding project began, trying to make Skopje the model city of the socialist world. The plan was drawn by the Japanese architect Kenzo
Top Attractions in Skopje
Explore the best things to see and do in Skopje:
- ★Autumn Music
- ★Beautiful city
- ★BuskerFest
- ★Cerje archaeological site
- ★City Park
- ★Climb Vodno Mountain
- ★Explore Matka Canyon
- ★Explore Skopska Crna Gora
Where to Eat in Skopje
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Akord
- 🍴Balkanika
- 🍴Den I Nok
- 🍴Duomo
- 🍴Dva Elena
- 🍴Enriko Pizza
Where to Stay in Skopje
- 🏨Aleksander Palace
- 🏨Art Hostel Riverside
- 🏨Dolce International
- 🏨Get Inn Hostel
- 🏨Holiday Inn Skopje
- 🏨Hostel Hostel
Skopje Travel Guide Sections
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