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Skopje
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia. Understand
26th of July 1963 is one of the worst dates in the history of Skopje, the earthquake hit in 5.17am. ¾ of the buildings of the city disappeared in just few seconds. After that the big rebuilding project began, trying to make Skopje the model city of the socialist world. The plan was drawn by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, who also designed the new railway station. The plan was never fully carried out unfortunately (or fortunately). Lately many reconstruction projects have started and some towers of the fortress and the old cathedral are being reconstructed and the old theater is waiting reconstruction.
Skopje is an ecclectic mix of Muslim and Christian culture, with both factions vying to make themselves visible. To the South of the city, a large cross sits atop Mount Vodno, asserting the government of the day. However, this cultural mix has also spawned a lively and varied society, you can see people playing chess in the morning in the numerous cafés and green spaces in the summer. In the evening, Skopje comes to life as the locals dine in the cafés before heading to the bars and live music clubs, most of which are open until 3am.
Get in
By plane The main international airport is Skopje Aleksandar Makedonski International Airport (Alexander the Great) (IATA: SKP) which is 20 kilometres from Skopje. MAT (Macedonian Airlines) is the main Macedonian airline and it serves most of the European cities. Other airlines that serve Skopje are: Adria Airways, MALEV, Austrian Airlines, Cirrus etc. The airport is accessed by the main highway Belgrade-Skopje-Thessaloniki which connects it directly with the city. Unfortunately there is no public transport that connects the airport with Skopje so you would have to take a taxi or arrange personal transportation.
By train To come to Skopje by train you could come either from Serbia or Greece. Skopje is connected on the main line Belgrade-Thessaloniki. From Belgrade it will take 9 hours by train. On the other hand from Thessaloniki it takes 5 hours by train. There are daily trains from both the directions. If you come from Greece, you have to give your passport to a kind of policeman at the border (in the train). Then you have to get out of the train and go to this small house outside the train station, to get you passport back again. If you don´t know what to do, ask other passengers and look what they are doing. Usually they are very friendly and want to help you. The transport center includes the train and the bus station together. They are located in the center of the city near the National Central Bank.
By bus There are buses to Skopje from Sofia, Belgrade, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Zagreb, Austria, Germany, Dubrovnik through Budva and Podgorica. The buses arrive in the bus station which is below the train station. All the domestic and international buses arrive in the bus station. It is a new bus station and very modern.
Get around
By car
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Hotels in Skopje
 | Premier Hotel  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Josif Josifovski Svestarot 36 |  |
| The hotel has a fine restaurant with 30 seats, where also the rich breakfast buffet is served every morning, a lounge and an aperitif bar. ... more | | |
 | Art-Hostel  |
Score 6.875 from 4 reviews | | Tome Arsovski 14 |  |
| Our brand new hostel is suitable for every taste and every budget, with a friendly, positive atmosphere and unique artistic style.
We will ensure that you have a pleasant and unforgettable experience during your stay in Skopje. Our location is just perfect - situated in a quiet, relaxing neighbourhood in a beautiful house just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre.
We are only 10-15 minutes from the city square and the central bus and train station. ... more | | |
 | Imperial Hotel  |
Score 7.275 from 37 reviews | | Blagoja Gojan 24 |  |
| We provide you with an excellent choice of accommodation, featuring a selection of apartments as well as single, double and triple rooms. All rooms are beautifully decorated to ensure your comfort. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Ani  |
Score 5.3 from 12 reviews | | str. Borka Talevski 5 (area Center - Greek Embassy) |  |
| The world’s best cities all offer at least one secluded natural place of retreat. Skopje has 2 – a long, tree-lined park along the river and the forested hills of Mt. Vodno, which overlooks the city from the south west and offers excellent hiking possibilities and wilderness serenity within walking distance of the city centre. The summit of Mt. Vodno is crowned by the enormous Millennium Cross high above the city. From there you enjoy magnificent views of Macedonia’s capital.
Macedonia’s capital features brand-new cinemas, hotels and restaurants, as well as shopping malls offering the latest fashion, usually at lower prices than in Western countries. The city is a major regional centre for concerts, theatre performances, dance and sporting events, all of which frequently involve well-known stars from abroad, as well as the best local talents.
Skopje also boasts reliable public transportation services and taxis, as well as a plethora of modern internet cafes for keeping in touch with the folks back home.
Airport: 15 km
Railway station: 1 km
University: 500 metres
Theatre: 500 metres
City hospital: 6 metres
Parliament: 1 km
Government: 500 metes ... more | | |
 | Hotel Mramor  |
Score 7.175 from 3 reviews | | 11a Klenoec |  |
| "Hotel Mramor" was built in 1995 in Skopje, the capital of Republic of Macedonia, and deserved its name after the marble that, with its shiny whiteness and perfect cleanness, is the main feature of the whole building and a reason more for a high level of hygiene to be maintained.
Located in the municipality Vlae, at the foot of the mountain Vodno, in the immediate vicinity of the River Vardar meaning that the guests have a wonderful scenic view of the slopes of the mountain Vodno, clean air and peaceful sleep far away from the city clamor.
"Hotel Mramor" is only 10 minutes away from the city. ... more | | |
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