Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of North Macedonia. 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…| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Toše Proeski Arena and Skopje Fortress.
Toše Proeski Arena
Stadium
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
National Arena Toše Proeski is a sports stadium in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, but also for concerts or athletics.
Skopje Fortress
Photo: Yemc, Public domain.
The Skopje Fortress, commonly referred to as Kale, is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River.
Scupi
Photo: Dimitar Georgievski, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Scupi is an archaeological site located between Zajčev Rid and the Vardar River, several kilometers from the center of modern Skopje in North Macedonia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Centar and Outer Skopje.
Centar
Photo: Dristovski, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Centar is the modern commercial and political hub of Skopje, capital of North Macedonia. It is one of the 10 municipalities that make up the City of Skopje.
Outer Skopje
Photo: Tashkoskim, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Outer Skopje consists of the territory of the City of Skopje outside of Centar, the Stara Čaršija, and Karpoš. This large and diverse area of the city is generally less densely populated.
Skopje
- Type: Region with 585,000 residents
- Location: North Macedonia, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
42° northLongitude
21.4167° or 21° 25′ eastPopulation
585,000Elevation
250 metres (820 feet)Open location code
8GJ32C28+2MGeoNames ID
785841
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Satellite Map
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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
Highlights include Boris Trajkovski Sports Center and Macedonia Square.
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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Skopje”. Photo: Darko Nikolovski, CC BY-SA 3.0.