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Memorial House of Mother Teresa

Memorial House of Mother Teresa

By on November 8, 2010 in Museums, Sights, Top 100

The Memorial House of Mother Teresa is a tribute to one of the great personalities of the 20th century, founder of the Missionaries of Charity Catholic order.

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Kurshumli Inn

Kurshumli Inn

By on June 10, 2010 in Buildings, Sights, Top 100

Long before Holiday Inn, the Four Seasons and Sheraton became world famous names for travel lodging, the Kurshumli Inn (MK: Куршумли Ан) offered a safe haven to weary travelers in the heart of Skopje.

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Old Bazaar

Old Bazaar

By on March 26, 2010 in Sights, Top 100

Visiting the Old bazaar is a unique experience within itself. Once you’ve crossed the iconic Stone Bridge, you will enter the ancient part of Skopje; one made of cobblestone streets, curving foot roads, and a multitude of narrow “hole in the wall” shops. On this side of the Vardar you will quickly realize you have entered the world of artisans. Everything in the old bazaar is uniquely created by their skillful hands. You will be charmed by all the smells and colors that surround you. It is a place where the East meets the West, where the 19th century meets the 21st.

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Mavrovo

Mavrovo

By on December 12, 2009 in Mountains, Sights, Top 100

Mavrovo is a region in the north-west of Macedonia. It is one of the most beautiful places of our country as well as the most visited ones. The whole region consists of several villages : Mavrovo, Mavrovi Anovi, Leunovo and Nikiforovo. It is home to a national park and an artificial lake.
The exquisite location and nature of the mountain Bistra made this region grow into a big tourist center. In less than 100 km distance from Skopje (the capital of Macedonia) you can get to this region fairly easily.

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Krusevo

Krusevo

By on December 10, 2009 in City and Town, History, Top 100

Krusevo is a small beautiful mountain town, rich with Macedonian history. Th e town itself rests at an altitude of 1350m (4,400 feet) over sea level, making it the highest town in the Balkans. As a result, Krusevo is also called “The Eagle’s Nest”. This town is like an open museum. Houses are built in that unique Macedonian architecture that is also commonly seen on the streets of Ohrid.

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Si Sveti ( All Saints Monastery)

Si Sveti ( All Saints Monastery)

By on December 2, 2009 in Churches, Top 100

Along side the highway Skopje-Ohrid, close to the village Leshani, one of the most interesting Macedonian monasteries called “Si Sveti” is located. Translated in English the name means All Saints and it is interesting that this is the only church building in Macedonia that is dedicated to all the Saints.

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St.Sofia Church

St.Sofia Church

By on October 30, 2009 in Buildings, Churches, Culture, Religion, Sights, Top 100

The Church of St.Sophia can be found in the beautiful south-western town of Ohrid.It is one of the largest medieval churches in this territory.

The church was once used as cathedral in the time of Czar Samuel in the 10th century. There are no inscriptions that can help with revealing the time it was built. It was also suggested that today’s church was either built or restored during the period of the Archbishop Leo who was in the throne of the church from the periods between 1035-1056.

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Marko’s Monastery

Marko’s Monastery

By on September 30, 2009 in Churches, History, Top 100

Along the Marko’s River, behind the southern slopes of Mount Vodno, one of the oldest monastery complex in the region of Skopje can be found. The inside of the church is dedicated to St. Dimitrie and was built in 14th century. According to the King Markowritten sign on the main entrance, it is recognized that King Volkasin commenced the construction and his son King Marko, whom it was named after, finished it.

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