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Turkish Bazaar, Skopje

Introducing Skopje

Skopje fits many of the stereotypes of a contemporary Eastern European city. Communist-era housing blocks dominate the skyline, public buildings are chunky behe­moths, and there’s a certain greyness and griminess that pervades. However, scratch the surface and a different Skopje reveals itself. Delicate minarets rise above the cobbled lanes of the Čaršija (Turkish bazaar), where Orthodox churches sit alongside copper-domed bathhouses and historic Ottoman trading inns.

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The Vardar is no sluggish stream. It rages between the old and new halves of the city – a fitting symbol of the Muslim and Orthodox divide – spanned by the elegant arches of the Kamen Most (Stone Bridge). On the south side, stylish bars and cafés buzz with a fashion-conscious young crowd, undisturbed by the English stag-partiers currently plaguing other European capitals. Foodies won’t be disappointed by the traditional cuisine on offer in a number of atmospheric little eateries, nor the selection of excellent local wines. Likewise, history buffs and art-lovers will find their palates well served.

Last updated: Nov 17, 2008

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  1. Jeroen avatar
    RE: 4 nights in skopje

    by Jeroen 12 September 2011

    Agreed, see Skopje in a day plus night, then spend 1-2 nights in Kosovo staying in Prizren, or Ohrid.
  2. trent84 avatar
    RE: 4 nights in skopje

    by trent84 12 September 2011

    Skopje can be done in a whole day - well the main town. There is Lake Mathka which is a 20 minute drive out of town. Take a taxi for…
  3. marek_n avatar
    4 nights in skopje

    by marek_n 11 September 2011

    Hi everyone I'll be off to Skopje for 4 nights. Any ideas what to see and do? Would love to do a day trip to Pristina while we're in…

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