Skopje is the capital city of the Republic of Macedonia. It is also the largest city in the country. Skopje is the country’s political, cultural, economic, and academic center. It is harbored in Skopje Valley along the upper course of the biggest river in Macedonia: the Vardar River. The river divides the city into a south and north part. The city is sheltered by several mountain ranges which include Skopska Gora to the north and Vodno and Jakupica to the south. Skopje is thousands of years old cities and has such a rich history.


Kale Fortress is a fifteenth-century fortress that stands on the highest hill in the Skopje valley and provides excellent views over the city.
The Stone Bridge was built in the 6th century under the patronage of Sultan Mehmed 11. This bridge represents the connection between Skopje’s past and present and is featured in the Coat of arms of Skopje. The bridge also connects Skopje’s main square, the Macedonia Square to the city’s Old Bazaar.

Millennium Cross is found on the peak of the mountain Vodno and it is a significant tourist attraction. As its name may hint, it was built to celebrate 2000 years of the existence of Christianity. The cross was built on the highest point of Vodno Mountain.

There are several important museums in Skopje which include the Museum of Contemporary Art. It has a collection of over 4,800 artworks, the museum of the Macedonian Struggle, which is a national museum of the Republic of Macedonia, located in the capital city of Skopje and Macedonian National Museum & Icon Gallery and it is divided into three departments: Archaeological, Historical, and Ethnological.

Casinos are the highlight of Skopje’s nightlife. Most casinos here are associated with hotels where visitors stay. Bars discos and nightclubs are also popular nightspots. Night concerts in local, regional, and global music are often held at the Philip II National Arena and Boris Trajkovski Sports Center.