Skopje, Macedonia travel guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Skopje, Macedonia, an ancient and mysterious place of purity, the hometown of Nobel Peace Prize winner and humanitarian Mother Teresa, and the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. There are many high-rise buildings in the city, neat streets and unique riverside buildings. Although it has experienced severe damage from the earthquake, the rebuilt Skopje still retains its former heritage and continues to create today's glory.

Attractions distribution:

Skopje is located on the upper reaches of the Vardar River and is a small landlocked country in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The city is centered on the square, where there are statues of some important historical figures such as Philip II, as well as tourist attractions such as the National Museum and the Arc de Triomphe. Walking along the pedestrian street, you can pass through the commercial district selling a variety of souvenirs, the simple old town, visit the earthquake museum converted from the old train station, and fully experience the charm of this city. The famous Mother Teresa Memorial Hall and birthplace ruins are the most important sights that every tourist must see.

Scenic spot features:

Former residences of celebrities, religion, museums, rivers

Attraction Address

Skopje City

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. Every May 6th is St. George's Day in Macedonia. Gypsies will dress up in festive costumes and sing and dance in the parks of Kale Castle (Kale) and Skopje.

2. In a village in the west of Skopje, people will wear traditional ethnic costumes to participate in the wedding ceremony. In the local area, people wear traditional clothes to celebrate for three days when a wedding is held. This custom has lasted for centuries.

3. Macedonian customs allows individuals to bring 200 cigarettes, 2 liters of wine and 1 liter of hard liquor (or 2 liters of non-hard liquor), 50 ml of perfume and 250 ml of eau de toilette when entering the country; foreigners can each bring Bring 10,000 euros or 120,000 denars into the country.

Tour route:

Central Square → Arc de Triomphe → Remains of Mother Teresa’s Birthplace → Mother Teresa Memorial Hall → Old Railway Station → Old Town

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Wine, carpets, religious merchandise.

(Gourmet) Prefer "spicy" food, Turkish coffee, black tea, wine, fruit wine, Macedonian bread.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Macedonia>City of Skopje

How to get there:

1. Airplane: Direct flights to Beijing - Turkish Airlines, KLM and British Airways; direct flights to Shanghai → Austrian Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

2. Train: Belgrade, Ljubljana and other cities in surrounding countries can be reached by train; you can also take trains to and from cities within the country.

3. Highway: international long-distance buses, buses, taxis, car rentals.