Things To Do In Skopje, Macedonia: One Of Europe’s Most Unusual Capitals

Proudly standing on the banks of the Vardar River, Skopje is Macedonia’s capital and the country’s economic, political, and cultural center.

Skopje is a city with a rich history that saw numerous different conquerors in the past, starting from Illyrian tribes, through Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, and Ottomans. The Skopje of today is a real city of contrast and a city where the lines between the east and the west are fading away. And I’m not just saying that. Check out this article with some of the best things to do and see in Skopje and observe for yourself.

Monuments And Skopje’s Very Own “Disneyland” (For Free!)

Even though not my favorite, this is the first thing most tourists notice when visiting Skopje. There are over 100 monuments and statues in the city center located within a radius of 2 square kilometers. Some of them look pretty good but a lot of them aren’t even related to Macedonian history, and because of them Skopje has…