Things to see in North Macedonia

1,115 places worth seeing in North Macedonia on an illustrated map: Markovi Kuli, Arena ”Philip II. of Macedonia / Toše Proeski / Todor”, Kokino, Šarena Mosque and Vodno, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Markovi Kuli Truly a Macedonian gem. While the towers themselves are quite interesting, it's the location and rock formations that make this hike well wo
Arena ”Philip II. of Macedonia / Toše Proeski / Todor” The largest stadium in the country with a capacity of over 33,000. Mostly used for football, it is home to FK Vardar and FK Rabotnički (both
Kokino An important megalithic observatory site discovered in 2001 by archaeologist Jovica Stankovski. It is believed to represent an astronomical
Šarena Mosque The most unique mosque in North Macedonia, the Šarena Džamija (meaning "Decorated Mosque") was built in 1438. It was, however, reconstructed
Vodno Vodno, the mountain visible from all of central Skopje, stands southwest of the city centre with its highest peak at a height of 1,070 m (3,
Church of St. Sophia Dating to the 9th century, Saint Sofia is a cathedral church of the Ohrid Archbishopric. The present church was built during the period from
Stone Bridge in Skopje A main symbol of Skopje since the 15th century, though bridges have existed at the location since perhaps the 6th century. It is built of so
Matka Canyon One of the most popular outdoor destinations in Macedonia, Matka Canyon is formed by the river Treska, a tributary of the Vardar which has b
Church of St. John at Kaneo This 14th century church is best known for its scenic location, standing on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, likely making it the most photographed
Mavrovo Lake Until 1947, this was the site of the Mavrovo Basin through which the Mavrovo River flowed. The river was dammed and then it became the artif
Millennium Cross The massive cross, erected in 2002, stands on Vodno's highest peak. It was built to commemorate 2,000 years of Christianity in the world. It
Heraclea Lyncestis Founded in the middle of the 4th century by Phillip II, father of Alexander the Great, Heraclea Lyncestis ("the city of Hercules on the land
Samuil's Fortress The fortress sits like a crown above the old town. It was built in the 10th century when Ohrid was capital of the First Bulgarian Empire by
Mustafa Paşa Mosque Standing on a plateau above the Old Bazaar, this mosque is one of the most beautiful Islamic buildings in Macedonia. It was built in 1492 by
Scupi Not a great deal remains of the ancient Dardanian and Roman city of Scupi. It was once the capital of Dardania and then fell under Roman rul
Smolare Falls The tallest waterfall in North Macedonia. Smolari Falls, located above the village of the same name, fall from a height of 39.5 m (129.5 ft)
Porta Macedonia A triumphal arch built in 2011 to commemorate 20 years of Macedonian independence. The 21 m (69 ft) arch contains marble reliefs on its exte
Skopje Aqueduct Located within the village of Vizbegovo, this is the only aqueduct archaeological site in North Macedonia and one of three in the former Yug
Sultan Murad Mosque Built in 1436, the Sultan Murat Mosque may be the oldest surviving mosque in the Balkans. It is also one of the largest mosques in North Mac
Makedonium This very unique structure looks like something out of Star Wars. It opened in 1974 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Second Sessio
Jeni Mosque Located in the centre of Bitola and one of the city skyline's most prominent features, the Yeni Mosque was built in 1558. It has a square ba
Macedonia Square Macedonia Square has had two major changes in appearance in the past several decades. Following the 1963 earthquake, most of its neoclassica
Ancient Theatre of Ohrid This is the only Hellenistic theatre remaining in North Macedonia, with the three other ancient theatres being from Roman times. Built in 20
Korab Falls The highest waterfall in the Balkans is located on the upper course of the Dlaboka River. Its water flow is greatest in springtime when snow
Museum of the City of Skopje The Old Railway Station stands half-ruined as a monument to the earthquake of 1963. The clock on the exterior remains fixed on the time it s
Church of St. Clement of Ohrid After Virgin Mary Cathedral was burned by Fascists at the end of World War II and with St. Demetrius Church being unable to accommodate enou
Mother Teresa Memorial House Mother Teresa was born and lived in Skopje until she was 18. Her original house is no longer standing, but there is a tranquil modern chapel
Art Bridge A pedestrian bridge across the Vardar, the Art Bridge runs from the cafes east of Macedonia Square to the Financial Police Building. The bri
Church of St. George, Staro Nagoričane A highly significant medieval church for both its architecture and frescoes. Saint George was first constructed in 1071 and reconstructed be
Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia Divided in three departments: Archaeological, Historical, and Ethnological. The ethnological department in particular is worth a visit: it h
Bogovinje Lake This lake is the largest of the 27 glacial lakes of the Šar Mountains. It is in Bogovinje Municipality, south of Tetovo. Novo Selo is the vi
Skopje Zoo Founded in 1926, the Skopje Zoo now boasts roughly 300 animals from 85 species. It covers 12 hectares (30 acres) right next to the City Park
Stone town of Kuklica This natural wonder, consisting of 15 larger (10 m / 32 ft tall) and 120 smaller stone pillars, was probably created by erosion and other cl
Saint Nicetas, Banjane This medieval church was built around 1300 by Serbian King Milutin on the ruins of an older church. It is in a typical Byzantine style, made
Saraj Resen This neoclassical estate is one of the most unique buildings in Macedonia, built by Ahmed Niyazi Bey, the local bey of Resen, who was inspir
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle Take a tour and have the guide walk you through this museum that chronicles the history of the struggle of those in North Macedonia in achie
Church of St. George The most important church in the Prespa region, the Church of St George was built in 1191 during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Isaac II Ang
Ishak Bey Mosque Built in 1438 by Ishak Bey, a year before his death. He led the army that conquered Macedonia and later settled in Skopje. The mosque was be
Church of the Ascension of Jesus, Skopje The most important church in central Skopje. The church is small and has a pleasant courtyard which contains the sarcophagus of North Macedo
Berovo Lake This artificial lake lies 7 km (4.2 mi) from the Bulgarian border. It is surrounded by protected deciduous forests. The lake is used for rec
Čifte Hammam The Çifte Hamam (Turkish for "double bath") was built in the middle of the 15th century by Isa Bey Ishaković. It was used as both a male and
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Bitola This Catholic church is the co-cathedral of the Diocese of Skopje. It was established in the 19th century but the current church was built i
Ali Pasha Mosque While Ohrid is known for its churches, it also has mosques, including this one from the Ottoman era. Located on the main pedestrian street o
Gazi Hajdar Kadi Mosque This mosque was built in the 1560s, designed by noted Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. After falling into disrepair years ago, it was renovate
Ishak Çelebi Mosque Located just west of the bezisten, Ishak Çelebi Mosque was built in 1508, commissioned by local judge Isak Çelebi Ibni Asa. With its 50 m (1
Mound of the Unbeaten A World War II memorial built in 1961 to honor the Prilep area's fallen in the Struggle for the Liberation of Macedonia. It consists of memo
Tumba Madžari The most significant Neolithic settlement in the Skopje valley. It was first discovered in the 1960s and since then multiple important findi
Vrelo Cave With a thus far discovered depth of 230 m (755 ft), Vrelo is one of the deepest caves in Europe. The system consists of one cave underwater
Tomb of the King's Daughter This türbe (mausoleum) is dedicated to the Bosnian princess Catherine; Sultan Mehmed II ordered its construction after her death. It was des
Kolešino Falls Above the village of Kolešino, these falls flow gently over stone cliffs nestled on Belasica Mountain. The height of the waterfall is 19 m (

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