Skopje Travel Guide, Skopje, Macedonia

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Skopje Travel Guide

Skopje Travel Guide, Skopje, Macedonia

With our 90 day visa about to end in Croatia, we decided to explore Macedonia for the summer. Travelers have described Skopje as quirky, unique, and unlike any other place they’ve ever visited, so we were intrigued to explore it for ourselves. We were also excited to cross Macedonia off our list as one of the last Balkan countries we had left to explore. It was important for us to share a detailed Skopje travel guide with our followers as there is so much more complexity to the city than just quirky architecture.

Coming from Croatia, it took us a solid week to come to the realization that we were really going to enjoy Macedonia. Sure, many travelers acknowledge the strange, mismatched architecture that has cost the taxpayers close to a billion dollars. They lightly touch on the political issues that have plagued Skopje, such as the remnants of paint that cover statues, bridges, and buildings. However, they fail to talk about the grittiness, the polluted areas, and the gypsy children that roam the streets begging day and night. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: Skopje Travel Guide
Guide Location: Macedonia » Skopje
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Audrey Lesner
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Central Park
  • small cafe bar
  • Silbo
  • Senigallia
  • Skopski Merak
  • Gostilnica Dukat
  • Dojrana
  • Aqua Park Skopje
  • Skopje Aqueduct
  • Millennium Cross
  • Skopje Zoo
  • Fortress Kale
  • St. Teresa House
  • Stone Bridge
  • Skopje Art Bridge
  • Macedonia Square
  • Old Railway Station
  • Vasil Chekalarov Monument
  • Old Bazaar

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