What You Will Do
The tour tells the stories of the past written on Skopje's buildings. Enjoy a journey through medieval walls, Ottoman mosques and hammams, bourgeois palaces, socialistic megastructures, and eclectic contemporary facades. It involves some of the most popular touristic spots, like the old town, but also others that aren't promoted anywhere. The tour develops all the way up to contemporary times, even showcasing the current lifestyle in the city. The last part takes you out of the central urban ring, into a more residential area, where we will discuss the current architectural trends and how they are constantly affected by our society.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Right next to the main entrance of the fortress there is the Kale park. In it, is the second gate of the citadel, easy to find since it has a small bridge leading up to it (see the second photo).
1
Skopje Fortress Kale
20 minutes
The fortress is the oldest point in the center of the city. Here we start with an introduction and a great view of Skopje.
2
Mustafa Pasha Mosque
5 minutes
The most beautiful Ottoman mosque in Skopje. If it is outside of prayer times, the visitors can also go inside the building.
3
Old Bazaar, Skopje
Walking around the streets of the old town.
4
Suli Han
An old ottoman hotel transformed in today's academy for fine arts.
5
National gallery „Čifte Amam“
10 minutes
Old ottoman baths now transformed into a museum.
6
The Stone Bridge
15 minutes
The oldest bridge in Skopje, now connecting the bazaar with the new part of the city.
7
Macedonia Square
10 minutes
Development and transformation of the new town.
8
Arabic House Restaurant
The palaces of the first Macedonian bourgeois.
9
Post Office of Macedonia HQ
The story of the post-earthquake reconstruction with its amazing brutalist structures.
10
Pločnik
10 minutes
An example of socialist housing from Yugoslavian times.
11
Government of Republic of North Macedonia
15 minutes
The story of the capital of kitsch and final conclusions.
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