The City Of Diverse Culture

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The capital city of Macedonia, Skopje is home to diverse cultural population with numerous Turks, Serbs, Macedonians, Roma and Albanians as its citizens. Long ruled by the Ottomans this city holds numerous mosques. Skopje's Aqueduct and Scupi remind of the Romans and at the same time there are many monasteries and Byzantine churches around the city.

Weather in Skopje
The summers in Skopje are long, humid and hot. The winters are short, wet and cold with frequent snowfalls.

Attractions in Skopje
Warrior on a Horse statue represents the history of Skopje having a musical fountain in the heart of Macedonia Square. Kale Fortress erected in the opus qvadrum style on the tallest hill of Skopje valley provides magnificent views of the city. Iconic Stone Bridge that holds historic marks by its different rulers has been reconstructed.
Kurshumli Han, Suli Han and Kapan Han are the three Ottoman caravanserais still remaining in the old city. One of these holds a museum and another has been partly converted into a restaurant.
There are numerous museums in Skopje ...
... depicting its history, art and architecture. Museum of Archaeology, Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and Museum of Contemporary Art.
St. Kliment of Ohrid Cathedral and St. Bogorodica church was destroyed by the fascists around 1944.
Mustafa Pasha Mosque is sited in the old bazaar of the city. Built in 1492, this is a glorious and wonderful Islamic structure in Macedonia.

Things to do in Skopje
Few minutes drive outside Skopje you can explore the Matka Canyon. It has a hydro dam and a lake. Tourists love the climbs, the kayak cave trail and the Bear's Cave restaurant.
You can go hunting at the Kadina Reka Hunting Site.
Macedonian National Theatre showcases opera, theatre and ballet performances in its bounce board like structure.
To get the best Skopje views you must climb the Vodno Mountain. Half way to the mountain can be reached by bus and the remaining half is accessible through a cable car.

Nightlife in Skopje
Skopje citizens are fun loving lively people who love to dine in the cafés and spend time at live music clubs and the bars. Nightlife in Skopje is diverse. Casinos like Olympic, Sherry and Helios Metropol are very popular. Around the city centre and City Park are numerous nightclubs, discos and bars. Nightclubs Havana and Colosseum, Hard Rock, Midnight and B2 are a craze amongst the teenagers. Boris Trajkovski Sports Center and Philip II National Arena regularly presents night concerts in global, regional and traditional music.

Accommodations in Skopje
Shanti Hostel and Hi Skopje Hostel are some of the hostels situated close by to numerous supermarkets, bakeries, nightclubs, restaurants and ATMs.
Hotel Square, Holiday Inn Skopje and Imperial Hotel offer admirable Accommodations in Skopje in medium range budget.
Hotel Arka, Hotel Continental and Aleksander Palace are the contemporary, lavish, comfy and relaxing 5-star hotels in Skopje.

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