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Skopje In Your Pocket
Growing stability in the Balkans is slowly tempting back those intrepid pioneers of industry and tourism who stopped coming to the region when the bombs started to fall, and, accordingly, your favourite independent European city guide publisher is on hand to pick up the pieces and help you get the most from this most extraordinary city.
The one time home of Byzantine officials, illustrious sultans and Communist bigwigs alike, Skopje is positively bursting with good things from pointy mosques to fashionable bars to quality hotels to the occasional world-changing example of 12th-century painting.
Absurdly affordable and refreshingly accommodating in equal measures, a trip to the Balkans that fails to take in Skopje isn’t really a trip to the Balkans at all. Enjoy the city and enjoy this guide.
As always, all plaudits, brickbats and anything else you may wish to throw at us gratefully received from admirers and enemies alike at skopje@inyourpocket.com.
Our Skopje Highlights
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Macedonia Square
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Kale
People have been camping out on the strategically placed hill above what is now the bazaar area since before the Bronze Age. A town was first started here in the early Byzantine era (6th-7th century), the big blocks dragged from Scupi, the nearby town that was destroyed in the 518AD earthquake. Read on
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Beerhouse An
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Holiday Inn
A great beast of a hotel situated in an enviable position close to the Kej and just across the river from the old bazaar. Featuring all of your Holiday Inn favourites including the usual agreeable rooms, facilities include baths in all the bathrooms, some balconies, non-stop erotic television, minibars and room service. Read on
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Stone Bridge
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St. Pantelejmon Monastery
Latest Skopje Comments:
La Bodegita Del Medio
I stop at Bodegita's every time I'm in Skopje and I have yet to find a better Mojito ANYWHERE! The staff is a bunch of cool Joe College cut ups that are worth the visit....Ferijalen Dom
Single is $45 as of today. Seems expensive given how cheap taxis are, $2 from train station, and omelettes with Greek salad 3....Skopje Zoo
I visited the zoo this week and I am pleased to say every animal has a new enclosure. One or two of the old ones remain but are not used....Mayday
There is no such place! I spent one hour last night looking for no 61 on N.Naumoski Borche and there ...St Patrick's
Nice food and a few good brews. Of course the only thing Irish about the place is the music....Central Post Office
I have good experiences with mail service.... Sent parcels to Australia and both arrived no problem at ...Pivnica
Poor food arrogant servers more expensive than the competition. The place must be coasting on its history....MCM
In late October 2010 the defunct MCM club reopened as MCM Kabare. Previously the building was occupied as an English sport pub called Shankly's....Ramstore Mall
Great Mall indeed....Skopje Zoo
In 2010 the Skopje Zoo underwent major developments. It is drastically different and is now a wonderful zoological experience....Piazza Liberta
This is a great, cheery yet relaxed place to hang out. When I lived in Skopje, this was one of my favourite places to be after work....Pivnica
Stay away, food is horrible. I ordered chicken fillet, it was severely undercooked, bloody in some places....Kaj Pero
The atmosphere in Kaj Pero is fine but don't go there for food - the BBQ is a gas grill, bwaghh....Jukebox
Very pleasant club, enjoyed good live music!...Ramstore Mall
I have been there, and it's good, I like it....