SKOPJE • Skopje is the main and largest city of the Republick of Macedonia. • There are 700 000 inhabitans • Today Skopje is the modern city with a wide spectrum of cultural heritage POPULAR PLACES IN SKOPJE • MATKA CANYON • Museum the Macedonian Battel • Fortress-Skopsko Kale • Monument The Warrior on the horse • Cave boiling • The old carsija of Skopje MATKA CANYON • The Matka Canyon is one of the most popular outdoor adventure destinations in Macedonia.In the canyon of Matka,right next to the monastery of St.Andrew, there is a restaurant with 80 seats with a garden overlooking the beautiful Lake MATKA. MUSEUM THE MACEDONIAN BATTEL • The Macedonian Battle Muuseum is a national museum.The exhibition item covers struggle of the Macedonian people from the bigining of the struggle agains the Ottoman Empire to the deklaration of independence from Yugoslavia on September 8,1991 • Working hours of the museum:Tuesday- Saturday 12-20 h,Sunday 12-20h. FORTRESS-SKOPSKO KALE • Fortress in Skopje is one of the symbols and the biggest attractions of the city.It is also known as Kale, which means a fortification in Turkish.This historically very important fortification is located on the dominant bank Gradiste above river Vardar. MONUMENT THE WARRIOR ON THE HORSE • A great monument and spectacular masterpiece Delo Warrior on horseback is a symbol of Macedonian tradition and culture.The monument is located on the square of Macedonia in the center of the capital- Skopje. The monument is one of the most interesting tourist attractions for visitors. CAVE BOILING • Cave Vrelo is located in the canyon of the river Matka.The current depth is not defined but it is assumed that over 500 meters and thus the cave Vrelo counts as the deepest underwater cave in Europe.The cave was nominated for the contest of the Seven Wonders of the world and came to the semifinals THE OLD CARSIJA OF SKOPJE The old carsija of Skopje is the largest carsija in the Balkans outside Istanbul and is the economic,cultural and historical part of Skopje and one of the biggest attraction of the city. • SHOULD BE VISITED AND: • STONE BRIDGE • NATIONAL ART GALLERY (DAUT PASA AMAM) • MILLENIUM CROSS • MEMORIAL HOUSE OF MOTHER TERESA FAMOUS SHOPS • In Skopje famous shops are: • Skopje City Mall • Ramstore Mall • Capitol Mall • Jumbo MY FAVOURITE • My favourite place in Macedonia is the Cave Boiling and my favourite shop in the Skopje is Skopje City Mall!