About this route
A walk of dramatic contrasts — Ottoman bazaars, a medieval fortress and the surreal Skopje 2014 monuments.
Stops on this route
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Start
Stone Bridge
15th-century Ottoman bridge over the Vardar, linking old and new Skopje.
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Skopje Fortress
Hilltop fortress with Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman layers and panoramic views.
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Old Bazaar
One of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Balkans, continuously active since the 12th century.
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3
Macedonia Square
Central square with a 22-metre monument (Warrior on a Horse) and Baroque-style buildings.
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End
Memorial House of Mother Teresa
Museum on the site where Mother Teresa was born, honouring Skopje's most famous daughter.
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