Skopje
North Macedonia
- Safety rating
- 7.6/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures and clearer skies away from winter smog.
- Population
- 0.5M
Overview
North Macedonia's eclectic capital is famous for its statue-studded center, a grand Ottoman bazaar, and a flamboyant 'Skopje 2014' makeover of neoclassical facades and monuments. The Vardar River and the towering Millennium Cross set a dramatic backdrop.
Top attractions
Cross the Stone Bridge to the Old Bazaar, see Macedonia Square's statues, and visit the Mother Teresa Memorial House.
Getting around
The center is walkable across the Stone Bridge, with cheap buses and taxis for longer distances.