Skopje Travel Guide
The Vardar River distinguishes the center of Skopje to two. You can pass to the Old Bazaar from Macedonia Square through Taşköprü and walk towards the castle on the top of the market.
When to visit
Spring and autumn bazaar and castle, summer morning walk, winter short center and closed breaks.
Places to visit
Macedonia Square and Taşköprü
From the square in the center to the Vardar coast. The historical bridge connects the square with the bazaar side.
Old Bazaar
You can discover the shops, historywives and bazaar streets on foot. You can break here for coffee or lunch.
Skopje Castle
The road to the castle on the market is destroyed. You can see the city center and the Vardar valley around the castle.
Suggested itinerary
One full day two collars, second day for Matka or museums.
How much time should you allow?
You can take a day for the square, the Taşköprü, the Old Bazaar and the castle. Reduce the number of stops if you are interested in the Bazaar and museums and give longer breaks.
Where to stay
The center of the square circumference is to walk and eat in the north collar of the Old Bazaar.
Staying around Macedonia Square or Eski Bazaar makes it easy to reach most of the stops in the center.
Trip photos
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Additional photo credits and licences
Photos were resized for the web and previews were cropped.
- Skopje · Stone Bridge on Vardar · Callerna CC BY-SA 4.0
- Skopje · Porta Macedonia · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Things to do
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Skopje city tour
Private walk in the old and new Skopje
Sofia exited Skopje and Matka Canyon trip
Frequently asked questions
How many days should the Skopje trip be allocated?
One full day two collars, second day for Matka or museums.
How to choose the accommodation area for Skopje?
The center of the square circumference is to walk and eat in the north collar of the Old Bazaar.
Which seasons are more suitable for Skopje trip?
Spring and autumn bazaar and castle, summer morning walk, winter short center and closed breaks.
Does Matka fit the same day?
It can be with a short center tour. The old Bazaar and canyon are more comfortable in separate days.
Will the same day go and return for Ohrid?
Returns the lake clock. If you want to spend the evening in the lake, then a night is more meaningful.