Skopje is is the capital North Macedonia and born city of Mother Teresa It is the country’s political, cultural, economic, and academic center. Besides the Macedonians, many Albanians, Turks, Roma, Serbs, Bosnians and others call Skopje home. Located on the upper course of the Vardar River and on a major north–south Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens.
City with a great wealth of Ottoman heritage fills the Old Bazaar (Stara Čaršija); commieblocks and other Soviet-esque structures recall the Yugoslav era and with many kitschy monuments in city center and countless historicist neoclassical-style buildings forms Skopje quite an interesting city.
Skopje’s location on the Vardar and its nearby tributaries amongst towering mountains makes it a place of scenic beauty as well. Mount Vodno’s highest peak at 1,070 m (3,500 ft), capped by the Millennium Cross, stands visible throughout the city and is a major recreational destination. The Treska River cuts through the mountains of southwest Skopje, forming the stunning landscape at Matka Canyon.
The Kale Fortress stands on the highest hill in the Skopje valley and offers great views over the city and Old Bazaar. Walking through the Stone Bridge, in five minutes you will be at the Memorial House of Mother Teresa.
24km away from Skopje International Airport with more than 40 direct flight lines from all around Europe. Low cost WizzAir operates with more than 30 lines to Skopje.
SKOPJE TO OHRID AIRPORT SHUTTLE
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