Architecture tour of Skopje

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About this activity

The tour tells the stories of the past written on Skopje's buildings. Enjoy a journey through medieval walls, Ottoman mosques and hammams, bourgeois palaces, socialistic megastructures, and eclectic contemporary facades. It involves some of the most popular touristic spots, like the old town, but also others that aren't promoted anywhere. The tour develops all the way up to contemporary times, even showcasing the current lifestyle in the city. The last part takes you out of the central urban ring, into a more residential area, where we will discuss the current architectural trends and how they are constantly affected by our society.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Croatian, Serbian
Operated by: Noemi

What is included

Included

Included: Tips for food, nightlife and events around Skopje
Included: Professional architect as a guide
Included: Recommendation for further exploration

Not included

Not included: Museum entrances
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Skopje Fortress Kale

20 min

The fortress is the oldest point in the center of the city. Here we start with an introduction and a great view of Skopje.
Mustafa Pasha Mosque

5 min

The most beautiful Ottoman mosque in Skopje. If it is outside of prayer times, the visitors can also go inside the building.
Old Bazaar - Skopje

Passing by

Walking around the streets of the old town.
Suli Han

Passing by

An old ottoman hotel transformed in today's academy for fine arts.
Stop 5

10 min Admission not included

Old ottoman baths now transformed into a museum.
The Stone Bridge

15 min

The oldest bridge in Skopje, now connecting the bazaar with the new part of the city.
Macedonia Square

10 min

Development and transformation of the new town.
Stop 8

Passing by

The palaces of the first Macedonian bourgeois.
Stop 9

Passing by

The story of the post-earthquake reconstruction with its amazing brutalist structures.
Stop 10

10 min

An example of socialist housing from Yugoslavian times.
Stop 11

15 min Admission not included

The story of the capital of kitsch and final conclusions.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Right next to the main entrance of the fortress there is the Kale park. In it, is the second gate of the citadel, easy to find since it has a small bridge leading up to it (see the second photo).