Another Day in Skopje
Another Day in Skopje
It is 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.
There are two ways to climb to the middle of mount Vodno, take the bus or hike along the marked trails. Once you get to the middle of the mountain we recommend getting a ticket for the Gondolas (Cable car) which will take you to the top of the mountain. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride as it will offer beautiful sight of the city.
The trail is easy and it is, and although you are so close to the capital, you can feel completely isolated. There are rolling green hills as far as you could see, with mountains in the distance and a couple small towns dotting the landscape.
This hike is all downhill, and it is “moderately” easy, as the final descent into the canyon slides down and can be slippery.
After the Square Macedonia and the Archeological museum you can continue your One day in Skopje walk into the Old Bazar for some tasty food, old Ottoman style mosques, hamams and the most amazing church in Skopje, the Saint Spas.
After the meal you can finish your walk and your One day in Skopje by visiting the main Orthodox Church which is in the middle of the path from the Bohemian Street and the Macedonia Square.