Discover the rich history of Skopje on a day tour from Sofia. Explore the ancient settlements of the Thracians, Roman and Byzantine empires, and Ottoman rule. Learn about the city’s transformation and resilience after a devastating earthquake in 1963.
Discover the rich history of Skopje on a day tour from Sofia. Explore the ancient settlements of the Thracians, Roman and Byzantine empires, and Ottoman rule. Learn about the city’s transformation and resilience after a devastating earthquake in 1963.
- Old Bazaar, Skopje - A typical street in the Old Bazaar. The Old Bazaar is a historic marketplace in Skopje, located on the eastern bank of the Vardar River. It extends from the Stone Bridge to Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava River. Primarily within the borders of Čair Municipality, a portion also lies in Centar Municipality….
- Old Bazaar, Skopje - A typical street in the Old Bazaar. The Old Bazaar is a historic marketplace in Skopje, located on the eastern bank of the Vardar River. It extends from the Stone Bridge to Bit-Pazar and from the Skopje Fortress to the Serava River. Primarily within the borders of Čair Municipality, a portion also lies in Centar Municipality. As one of the oldest and largest bazaars in the Balkans, it has been a hub for trade and commerce in Skopje since at least the 12th century.
- Skopje Eye Bridge - This bridge is a symbol of Skopje and features prominently in the city’s coat of arms, which is also part of the city flag. The Stone Bridge links Macedonia Square, in the heart of Skopje, to the Old Bazaar.
- Phillip II of Macedon - A towering 29-meter bronze statue of the ancient warrior king, Philip of Macedon, was unveiled on Tuesday in the center of the Macedonian capital, Skopje, to the delight of a cheering crowd.
- Fountain of the Mothers of Macedonia - A fountain and statues representing the Mothers of Macedonia are being constructed in front of the Warrior monument.
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa - The Mother Teresa Memorial House, dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa, is located in her hometown of Skopje, Macedonia, where she lived from 1910 to 1928. The memorial house is situated on the popular Macedonia Street in the Centar municipality, on the site of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, where Mother Teresa was baptized. It is just east of the Ristiḱ Palace and Macedonia Square. In its first three weeks, the memorial house attracted 12,000 visitors.
- Museum City of Skopje - The old railway station now serves as the Museum of the City of Skopje. This cultural institution, founded in 1949, is located in a former railway station partially destroyed in the 1963 earthquake. The museum hosts permanent exhibitions showcasing the history of Skopje, from the earliest settlements around 3000 BC to the present day.

- Local Guide in Skopje
- English speaking driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local Guide in Skopje
- English speaking driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Skopje’s history began with the Thracian settlements and the formation of the Scupi fortress. The city belonged to the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and briefly, Serbian nations. In 1392, the Ottomans took over the city, renaming it Uskub, and it became an exceptional town inhabited by many Ottomans, Bulgarians, and Albanians. In 1912, the city was freed…
Skopje’s history began with the Thracian settlements and the formation of the Scupi fortress. The city belonged to the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, and briefly, Serbian nations. In 1392, the Ottomans took over the city, renaming it Uskub, and it became an exceptional town inhabited by many Ottomans, Bulgarians, and Albanians. In 1912, the city was freed from Ottoman rule during the First Balkan war and ultimately joined the Serbian nation. It was temporarily assigned to the Bulgarian nation during the two world wars before finally becoming the capital of the Macedonian Federation in the Yugoslav socialist republic. The city saw rapid economic and industrial growth. Sadly, a major earthquake in 1963 destroyed a large part of the city, leaving over 100,000 people homeless.
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