Skopje

Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of . Skopje is a city of many cultures and many centuries. The various groups that have controlled the city through its history have each left visible reminders of their reign: multiple…
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Toše Proeski Arena and Skopje Fortress.

Stadium
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
National Arena Toše Proeski is a sports stadium in , . It is currently used mostly for football matches, but also for concerts or athletics.

Photo: Yemc, Public domain.
The , commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress located in the old town of , the capital of . It is located in Centar municipality and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River.

Photo: Dimitar Georgievski, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an archaeological site located between Zajčev Rid and the Vardar River, several kilometers from the center of modern in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Centar and Outer Skopje.

Photo: Dristovski, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the modern commercial and political hub of , capital of . It is one of the 10 municipalities that make up the City of Skopje.

Photo: Tashkoskim, CC BY-SA 3.0.
consists of the territory of the City of outside of , the , and . This large and diverse area of the city is generally less densely populated.

Skopje

Latitude
42° north
Longitude
21.4167° or 21° 25′ east
Population
585,000
Elevation
250 metres (820 feet)
Open location code
8GJ32C28+2M
Geo­Names ID
785841
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Satellite Map

Discover Skopje from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Macedonian—“Skopje” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “إسكوبية”
  • Macedonian: “Скопје”
  • Macedonian: “Скопски регион”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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