Most attractions and places to go to in Skopje are walking distances, making for an easy trip. One of the other things you should do in Skopje is walking around Kale Fortress, which is certainly one of the landmarks in the city. The Kale Fortress is located just minutes from Skopje’s oldest marketplace, built at the highest point of North Macedonia’s capital, it offers splendid views over Skopje.

In fact, the stone bridge connects the newer part of Skopje, the Macedonian Square, to the older one, the old Bazaar. Stone bridge is now connecting the old and the new parts of the city, representing Skopje’s many faces: Ottoman, European, Asian. The Stone Bridge links the town square with Old Bazaar Street, crossing which is one of the most eerie experiences of Skopje.

Stone bridge is a wonderful example of traditional architecture and handicrafts and is one of the most inspiring places you can visit in Skopje. Another noteworthy bridge in Skopje is Art Bridge, which is a pedestrian bridge crossing the Vardar river.

Good places for good coffee in charming, lively places are either in the Old Bazaar district or Debar Maalo, the bohemian-like parts of Skopje. The old bazaar is one of the most popular attractions of Skopje, which is filled with bustling sights, and exciting smells and sounds. As you can see, Skopje is a fascinating and amazing city, with more places to visit than those mentioned in this article.

From nearby Macedonia Square, you can see some of Skopje’s more prominent museums, including the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and Skopje Municipal Museum. The best place to immerse yourself into Skopje’s city and the history of North Macedonia is at the city’s archaeological museum, located alongside the Vardar river. If time allows, absolutely make sure you also spend time at some other major sites of Skopje such as Porta Macedonia gate, the Sultan Murat Mosque and clock tower, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque.

Things to see and do in Skopje include the lively town square, religious buildings, Ottoman-era neighbourhoods, and the National Monument. Eating and drinking at one of Skopje’s many local kafanas (traditional restaurants) is one of the most pleasant things to do in Skopje. You can spend an entire afternoon visiting coffee shops and restaurants, while spending almost nothing, as Skopje is one of Europe’s most affordable capitals.

The centre of Skopje is the Plostad Makedonija, Square Macedonia, which is also a pedestrian zone (all the way down to Old Town). The old city of Skopje is Europe’s second largest market square, behind Istanbul, and is a pristine slice of the historical past of Skopje. Mother Theresa Memorial House is a memorial of Skopje’s recent history, and it is one of the most important things you should do in Skopje if you want to better understand the history of the city.