Guidebook for Skopje

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Meðlimur síðan 2011

Parks & Nature

Matka Dam

Matka - A gorge in which a rich complex of medieval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the medieval town of Matka).There are dozens of caves and large number of endemic plants and animals. The Canyon covers an area of around 5.000ha and is located 15 km south-west of Skopje. By its morphogenetic characteristic, it is a breakthrough gorge. Krastic form deserve particular attention here-ten caves with their length ranging between 20 and 176 meters and two vertical chasms with a depth up to 35 meters. Matka was one of the largest refugee centers during the glacial period resulting in the presence of high number of relic and endemic plants, 20% are endemic or relic spices. Among Tertary relics, the most significant are the kosani violet and natay's Ramonda (Ramonda natalie).It is also important to mention that there are 77 species of Balkan endemic small butterflies in area of Matka Canyon, while 18 other species are new to the science.

Matka Dam

Matka - A gorge in which a rich complex of medieval building survives, including churches, monasteries and remnants of a fortress (the medieval town of Matka).There are dozens of caves and large number of endemic plants and animals. The Canyon covers an area of around 5.000ha and is located 15 km south-west of Skopje. By its morphogenetic characteristic, it is a breakthrough gorge. Krastic form deserve particular attention here-ten caves with their length ranging between 20 and 176 meters and two vertical chasms with a depth up to 35 meters. Matka was one of the largest refugee centers during the glacial period resulting in the presence of high number of relic and endemic plants, 20% are endemic or relic spices. Among Tertary relics, the most significant are the kosani violet and natay's Ramonda (Ramonda natalie).It is also important to mention that there are 77 species of Balkan endemic small butterflies in area of Matka Canyon, while 18 other species are new to the science.

Arheo Park Brazda

The First Archaeological Park in Macedonia

Arheo Park Brazda

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The First Archaeological Park in Macedonia

Vodno

The Millennium Cross on the mountain above the city has been growing into one more symbol of Skopje.Seventy six meters tall, standing at the summit of Vodno (1,057m altitude), it resembles the cross on the tomb of the hero who in days long ago blew his life into then dead rock with his „ Singing Spear„. About the Routes Visit Millennium Cross Vodno: Sredno Vodno area can be accessed by car or a bus. Then it can be reached by mountain paths or a cable-lift (rope way). Price per person for the rope way is 2 EUR. Please, keep in mind that you cannot climb the cross itself! Accessibility Notes During the off-season, make certain that you go early as everything shuts down promptly at 5 pm you might be at the top or at the base station without a bus/taxi back to the city. Once you reach the parking lot half way up Vodno mountain (by your own car - there is a large parking lot or by hourly bus marked KPCT = Cross in Macedonian), you can also climb all the way to the cross on foot (it's a very steep climb that will last between one and two hours - bring enough water with you). According to previous visitors "Cable car is cheap and fun, from the top there is a great view on the city of Skopje and surrounding valleys"; "You cannot say you have visited Skopje if you have not been here. It is one of the best places to visit in the city. Wonderful view."

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Vodno

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The Millennium Cross on the mountain above the city has been growing into one more symbol of Skopje.Seventy six meters tall, standing at the summit of Vodno (1,057m altitude), it resembles the cross on the tomb of the hero who in days long ago blew his life into then dead rock with his „ Singing Spear„. About the Routes Visit Millennium Cross Vodno: Sredno Vodno area can be accessed by car or a bus. Then it can be reached by mountain paths or a cable-lift (rope way). Price per person for the rope way is 2 EUR. Please, keep in mind that you cannot climb the cross itself! Accessibility Notes During the off-season, make certain that you go early as everything shuts down promptly at 5 pm you might be at the top or at the base station without a bus/taxi back to the city. Once you reach the parking lot half way up Vodno mountain (by your own car - there is a large parking lot or by hourly bus marked KPCT = Cross in Macedonian), you can also climb all the way to the cross on foot (it's a very steep climb that will last between one and two hours - bring enough water with you). According to previous visitors "Cable car is cheap and fun, from the top there is a great view on the city of Skopje and surrounding valleys"; "You cannot say you have visited Skopje if you have not been here. It is one of the best places to visit in the city. Wonderful view."