A shortstop in one of the oldest cities in Macedonia. The city has been founded as Heraclea Lyncestis in the middle of the 4th century B.C. by Philip II of Macedon. The city was also the last capital of Ottoman Rumelia. It was really long walk to the archeological park from the place...
Our first stop in Macedonia was a small city on the shores of Lake Ohrid with a compact old town, where medieval churches, monasteries, and open-air ruins stand alongside traditional houses with red-tiled roofs. The massive walls of the centuries-old Samoil’s Fortress, at the top of the...
It was our second time in the capital of North Macedonia. We tasted some local specialties in the excellent eating and drinking scene in Debar Maalo, a lovely tree-lined neighborhood. And after a busy day around Old Bazaar, we have experienced the local way of clubbing. The city has great...
Kratovo is significantly distinctive in its high arched stone bridges, original Medieval architecture, lush mountain pastures, cobblestone narrow streets, and welcoming and friendly local people. It’s nestled in the pit of a volcanic crater and it’s famous also for its Ottoman-era towers...
Late afternoon visit of a historical city built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. Impressive Šarena Džamija and the Arabati Baba Teke still stand as two of Macedonia’s most significant landmarks of its Ottoman period.
Great ride to the 13th century Treskavec Monastery which rises from Mt Zlato (1422 m), a bare massif replete with impressive twisted rock formations. The monastery is half-ruined, though restoration work is slowly underway. Vivid frescoes, including a rare depiction of Christ as a boy...
We made shortstop and visit of the city, which was the capital of the medieval kingdom of Kings Volkasin and Marko, which explains a large number of churches and monasteries in and around the city. In historical sources Prilep was first mentioned in the year 1014, the city was built on...
It was nearly impossible to drive through the very narrow streets of local villages. But finally, we brought our truck to the remote village situated close to the Greece border. Brajčino is pristine and picturesque, sitting on the edge of Pelister National Park, just 6 kilometers from...