Skopje City Breaks
Lead the way to little-visited Skopje and discover a city where the Ottoman influences are still strong. Investigate the narrow streets of the Old Town with tiny shops and mosques with ceramic-tiled interiors. Meander through the Old Bazaar area, brimming with things to buy, and cross the 15th-century Stone Bridge which links the bazaar to the modern town. Don't leave town without visiting the museum devoted to Mother Theresa, Skopje's famous inhabitant. Join the locals by downing a reviving raki or take in one of the open-air concerts in Macedonia Square.
Skopje City Breaks
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Whether you want a strong, reviving coffee topped off by nibbles of Turkish Delight, or a feast of traditional Macedonian delicacies such as meatballs and Shopska salad, then head for Beerhouse An. This is a real find, located in an old caravanserai, with excellent food and good service.
When to go
Still relatively off-the-beaten-tourist track, Skopje isn't quite overwhelmed with festivals and events. Although for all things musical, there is the Blues and Soul Festival in July and the Skopje Jazz Festival in October.
