Things to do in Greater Skopje

Activities, attractions and tours

Macedonia Square with the statue of Alexander the Great. On the background you see the (lit up) Millennium Cross on Vodno Mountain’s highest point.
Macedonia Square with the statue of Alexander the Great. On the background you see the (lit up) Millennium Cross on Vodno Mountain’s highest point.
The Matka Canyon, a gorge in which a rich complex of mediaeval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the mediaeval town of Matka). The canyon is open for kayaking.
Matka Canyon Lake just outside Skopje, Macedonia #green
Suggestion for a day trip: kayaking down Matka Canyon (close to Skopje). A gorge surrounded by steep rock walls. You will also discover what could be Europe's deepest cave!
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What to do in Greater Skopje

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Skopje stone bridge at sunset

Macedonia Square

Learn about the local history of Skopje when you take a trip to Macedonia Square. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Macedonia Square
Macedonia 2016

Memorial House of Mother Teresa

You can browse the exhibits at Memorial House of Mother Teresa, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Skopje. Discover the area's festivals and cathedral.

Memorial House of Mother Teresa

Old Bazaar

You can find out about the history of Skopje when you stop by Old Bazaar. Discover the area's festivals and cathedral.

Old Bazaar

Stone Bridge

You can learn about the history of Skopje with a stop at Stone Bridge. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.

Stone Bridge

Skopje City Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Skopje City Mall during your stay in Skopje. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.

Skopje City Mall

Skopje City Stadium

Catch an event at Skopje City Stadium during your trip to Skopje. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Skopje City Stadium

Embassy of Austria

After visiting Embassy of Austria, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Skopje. Discover the area's festivals and cathedral.

Embassy of Austria

Skopje Fortress

Learn about the local history of Skopje when you take a trip to Skopje Fortress. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

Skopje Fortress

Skopje City Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skopje City Museum during your trip to Skopje. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Skopje City Museum

Areas of Greater Skopje

Macedonia Square with the statue of Alexander the Great. On the background you see the

Centar

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Centar is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Macedonia Square and Stone Bridge.

Centar
Blooming violet flowers on the shore of Vardar river. Exciting spring cityscape of capital of North Macedonia - Skopje with Archaeological Museum. Colorful view of Art Bridge.

Debar Maalo

Though Debar Maalo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skopje City Stadium and Skopje Fortress.

Debar Maalo
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Aerodrom

While Aerodrom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gradski Trgovski Centar and Skopje City Museum.

Aerodrom
North Macedonia Matka Canyon

Kisela Voda

While Kisela Voda isn't home to many top sights, Skopje City Museum and Gradski Trgovski Centar are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kisela Voda
View from the top of Vodno mountain in Skopje. You can get there by car or bus up to the middle of the mountain and then you can take the cable car to the top. Also, you can hike to the top.

Karposh

If you're spending some time in Karposh, Skopje City Mall and Mt Vodno are top sights worth seeing.

Karposh
Panoramic view of the old Skopje Bazaar

Čair

While visiting Čair, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of Macedonia and Cifte Hammam.

Čair

 

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Old stone bridge and archaeological museum, Macedonia

Skopje

Caption---- Matka Canyon Hotel

Matka