Explore the history of this incredible city that has been desired and ruled by multiple empires due to its strategic positioning in the eastern entrance of Europe.

Duration

12 hours

About

Skopje, the largest city in Northern Macedonia, will amaze you with its long and captivating history, which has been shaped from its turbulent past. The city has always been desired from the empires, which have been fighting for supremacy above it and to proclaim it part of their lands. Thus Skopje today is unique in its charming diversity, found and revealed in front of you behind every corner.

The history of Skopje starts with the settlements of the Thracians and the establishing of the fortress of Scupi. Since then the town has changed its sovereign numerous times, being part of the Roman, Byzanatine, Bulgarian and for a short period, of the Serbian countries.

The Ottomans will conquer the city in 1392. They will change the name to Uskub and the place will convert into unique of its kind town, which will be called home from numerous Ottomans, Bulgarians and Albanians.

In 1912, the city will be liberated from the Ottomans during the First Balkan war and eventually become a part of the Serbian country. During the two world wars will be eventually given to the Bulgarian country, before in the end to became part and a capital of the Macedonian Federation in the Yugoslavian socialistic republic. The city will start growing rapidly in economic and industrial way.

Unfortunately a huge earthquake in 1963 has destroyed a huge part of the town, leaving more than 100 000 people homeless. Skopje managed to recover quickly from it, just in time to become a capital of the Independent country of Macedonia.

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You will be picked up from your hotel

What to bring

Valid passport or ID card for cross-border check in Northern Macedonia. Visa may be required, please check before you book.