Veles Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in North Macedonia
About Veles
Veles is situated on hills that sit above both sides of the Vardar River. This interesting terrain has given Veles a rather unique cityscape. Under Ottoman rule, Veles was named Köprülü after a noble family that produced six grand viziers of the empire and several other high-ranking officers. During World War II, the Veles village of Rudnik was the site of a massacre committed by the occupying Bulgarian forces result in seven deaths. A monument was erected at the site in 2017. After the war, a massacre of 53 individuals in Veles accused of being opposed to the communist government was committed by Yugoslav forces. This was the largest massacre committed during communist rule of Macedonia. A mass grave containing the remains of the individuals was discovered in 1996. Following World War II,
Top Attractions in Veles
Explore the best things to see and do in Veles:
- ★Church of Saint Athansius
- ★Church of Saint John the Baptist
- ★Church of Saint Nicholas
- ★Church of Saint Pantaleon
- ★Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
- ★Church of the Ascension of Christ
- ★Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary
- ★Clock Tower
Where to Stay in Veles
- 🏨Hotel Boat Panini
- 🏨Hotel Romantique
- 🏨Motel Montenegro Rivijera
Veles Travel Guide Sections
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