Today,travelling is a great part of people’s routine and they sometimes happen to choose unusual but unique places for their destinations.
Probably, you all have heard of the famous Skopje-the capital city of North Macedonia and also the biggestcity in the country.
It is considered a large cultural,economic,political and academic centre.
Skopje is located on the route between Belgrade and Athens,on the course of the Vardar River.The culture,the transportation
and the sports are well developed in the city of Skopje.Excep the beautiful landmarks you can visit there,the people of Skopje are very well educated,cultural and polite that it will be a pleasure for you if you decide to choose this destination for your trip.
Presumably,Skopje is not getting enough attention but it should be.If you visit the city,you will definitely enjoy the historical buildings and the beautiful nature around it.It is actually pretty easy to get there,you can
catch a flight from a lot of European airports and they are not very expensive.
You can even visit the famous Ohrid lake as it is located not so far away from Skopje.But if you want to start with the old part of the
city,we suggest you visit the Skopje Fortress also called Skopsko Kale,which is located in the Skopje old town.
It was built in the early 6th century AD and destroyed by an earthquake in 518.A lot of efforts were
made for its restoration,but here it is,available for visits today.
Everything seems really big in the capital city of North Macedonia and so is the so-called MacedonianSquare.It is crossing the Vardar River,in the central part of the city.It is often used for different festivals,political or any other events.
If you want to enjoy a nice long walk,the Macedonian Square might be
the perfect place for it.
Skopje also has a large amount of giant statues,standing around the city.
Let’s not forget the fact that after a long walk,you will get hungry for sure,and search for some places to get food.There are plenty of restaurants and cafes,waiting for you to visit and explore the Macedonian cuisine.
You should try the famous burek and Turli Tava.You don’t have to miss trying the popular drink called Mastika too.
The best thing is that all these food and beverages can be found on reasonable prices.
You can be sure Skopje has a lot to offer to its tourists.Whether it is a museum,a giant statue or a nice beautiful lake nearby,it is up to you what to visit.
It might not be considered a really famous destination in the whole world,but we guarantee it can be exciting
and you should not be so hesitant when you first think of visiting it.Skopje is absolutely easy to get to,and
you will be surprised how much you can see there.Moreover,it won’t cost you a lot.Do not hesitate to buy a
ticket,pack your bags and explore the amazing places in this rarely visited but interesting destination.
