Macedonia as a tourist destination represented in the Guardian

British Journal offers 16 tips why vacation in Macedonia and what is must be seen in the metropolis.



Skopje is small town with big heart, Macedonia as tourist destination is found in the prestigious Guardian newspaper. British Journal offers 16 tips why vacation in Macedonia and what must be seen in the metropolis.

More clearly than any book in history, the story of the Balkan city shows the best panorama of Skopje – housing blocks since socialist time, minarets, domes of Byzantine, Turkish baths, neoclassical buildings, bridges and monuments – in all this suggested by the Guardian, visitors can find satisfaction.

It offers many alternatives where to spend time – pleasant atmosphere among the narrow streets in the bazaars, Turkey’s largest ever Daud Pasha Hamam in the Balkans, now home to the National Gallery. Through the centuries-old Stone Bridge and River Vradar, Guardian gives directions how to reach Triumph Gate, statues of national heroes and fountain. The prestigious Guardian highlights the Panteleimon monastery as a treasure of Byzantine art.

Skopje’s  neighborhood Debar mahaalo is listed in the British newspaper, as bustling neighborhood full of bars and restaurants, places to sleep at price from 13 to 46 euro.

The Guardian quotes the American Catherine Beqju, owner of bakery. Beqju says – It is must to walk along river Vardar and dinner at nearby restaurants. After dinner, buy ice cream and walk through Macedonia Square.