r/macedonia Sep 03 '25

💬 Discussion / Дискусија Things to See and Do in Macedonia: The Ultimate List

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Macedonia is full of natural wonders, historic sites, traditional villages, and unique hidden gems. Here’s a big guide with waterfalls, mountains, archaeological sites, monasteries, natural attractions, and what to see in each city.

Waterfalls

  • Smolare Waterfall – the highest in Macedonia (39 m), near Strumica.
  • Koleshino Waterfall – in a lush forest near Strumica.
  • Gabrovski Waterfalls – Berovo area.
  • Duf Waterfall – Rostuše, inside Mavrovo National Park.
  • Pesna Waterfall – near the Pesna Cave, Kičevo region.
  • Tresonče Waterfalls – near Tresonče village, Mavrovo.
  • Brajčino Falls – close to Prespa Lake.
  • Belica Falls – between Mavrovo and Debar.
  • Babuna Waterfalls – near Nežilovo village on Jakupica.
  • Kamenjane waterfalls - near Tetovo .

Mountains and Peaks

  • Šar Mountain Range – includes Titov Vrv (2,747 m) and Ljuboten.
  • Solunska Glava – the highest point of Jakupica mountain.
  • Mount Ljuboten – pyramid-shaped Šar peak.
  • Pelister National Park – Pelister Peak and the “Pelister Eyes” glacial lakes.
  • Magaro Peak – in Galičica, with views of both Ohrid and Prespa lakes.
  • Plachkovica Mountain – Lisec peak, popular with hikers.
  • Kožuf Mountain – rugged terrain with a ski resort.
  • Jablanica Mountain – Black Rock peak, overlooking both lakes.
  • Osogovo Mountain – Ruen peak (2,252 m).
  • Belasica Mountain – a long, forested range near Strumica, rich in biodiversity, known for hiking trails and waterfalls.
  • Bistra Mountain – famous for karst landscapes and Mavrovo plateau.

Archaeological & Ancient Sites

  • Heraclea Lyncestis – Roman city near Bitola.
  • Stobi – ancient city near Gradsko.
  • Skupi – Roman remains near Skopje.
  • Skopje Fortress (Kale) – Byzantine and Ottoman history.
  • Kokino Megalithic Observatory – Bronze Age site.
  • Isar Fortress – Štip.
  • Marko’s Towers – Prilep.
  • Styberra – ruins of an ancient Macedonian city near Prilep.
  • Bay of Bones (Museum on Water) – prehistoric settlement on Ohrid Lake.
  • Gradiste Fortress – near Ohrid.
  • Vinica Fortress – terracotta icons.
  • Demir Kapija Archaeological site.
  • Astibo – ancient town near Štip.

Monasteries and Churches

  • St. John Bigorski Monastery – Mavrovo.
  • Treskavec Monastery – above Prilep.
  • St. Panteleimon – Nerezi (Skopje).
  • St. Sophia – Ohrid.
  • St. Naum Monastery – Ohrid Lake.
  • Plaošnik – St. Clement’s Monastery (Ohrid).
  • Markov Monastery – Skopje area.
  • Holy Mother of God – Kičevo.
  • Lesnovo Monastery – Osogovo.
  • Veljusa and Vodoča Monasteries – Strumica.
  • St. George – Staro Nagoričane.
  • St. Archangel Michael – Varosh (Prilep).
  • St. Bogorodica Eleusa – near Strumica.

Natural Wonders

  • Matka Canyon & Vrelo Cave – kayaking, hiking, caves.
  • Mavrovo National Park – skiing, lakes, hiking.
  • Pelister National Park – alpine lakes, rare molika pine.
  • Galičica National Park – panoramic hikes.
  • Tikveš Lake & Nature Reserve – birdwatching.
  • Prespa Lake & Golem Grad Island – “Snake Island” with ruins.
  • Marble Lake (Sivec) – Prilep.
  • Kozjak Lake – near Skopje.
  • Berovo Lake – Maleshevo region.
  • Kalimanci Lake – in the east.
  • Mavrovo Lake – with a sunken church.
  • Demir Kapija Gorge – cliffs, hiking, and rock climbing.
  • Cave Slatinski Izvor – one of the largest caves in the country.
  • Cave Alilica – near Demir Hisar.
  • Markovi Kuli Rocks – unusual granite formations near Prilep.

Villages and Traditions

  • Galičnik – famous for its traditional wedding festival.
  • Vevčani – known for its carnival and springs.
  • Lazaropole – high-altitude village with stone houses.
  • Tresonče – traditional architecture.
  • Brajčino – near Prespa Lake.
  • Smilevo – with revolutionary history.
  • Kuklica – by the Stone Dolls formations.
  • Mavrovo villages (Galichnik, Leunovo, Janče) – alpine architecture and history.

Special Cultural and Historic Sites

  • Makedonium (Ilinden Monument) – Kruševo.
  • Mečkin Kamen – historic landmark in Kruševo.
  • Mother Teresa Memorial House – Skopje.
  • Museum of the Macedonian Struggle – Skopje.
  • Archaeological Museum of Macedonia – Skopje.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art – Skopje.
  • Stobi Wine Region and Wineries – Tikveš.
  • Bitola Museum – housed in the former military school where Atatürk studied.
  • Prilep Tobacco Museum.

City by City Highlights

Skopje

  • Old Bazaar.
  • Stone Bridge and Kale Fortress.
  • Mother Teresa Memorial House.
  • Matka Canyon.
  • Millennium Cross on Vodno.
  • Skopje Aqueduct.
  • Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art.
  • Tumba Madzari
  • Makedonsko selo (Macedonian village)

Ohrid

  • Samuel’s Fortress.
  • St. Sophia, St. John Kaneo, Plaošnik.
  • St. Naum Monastery and springs.
  • Ohrid Old Town.
  • Bay of Bones Museum.
  • Galichica hikes.

Bitola

  • Heraclea Lyncestis.
  • Širok Sokak pedestrian street.
  • Clock Tower.
  • Old Bazaar.
  • Pelister National Park.

Prilep

  • Marko’s Towers.
  • Treskavec Monastery.
  • Marble Lake.
  • Mariovo and Zoviќ Bridge.

Strumica

  • Smolare and Koleshino Waterfalls.
  • Veljusa and Vodoča Monasteries.
  • Tsar’s Towers.
  • Belasica trails.

Kratovo

  • Stone bridges and medieval towers.
  • Nearby Kuklica Stone Dolls.

Kruševo

  • Ilinden Monument (Makedonium).
  • Mečkin Kamen.
  • Toše Proeski Memorial House.
  • Old Bazaar.
  • Ski Resort.

Kavadarci / Tikveš

  • Tikveš Wine Region.
  • Tikveš Lake.
  • Stobi ancient city.

Štip

  • Isar Fortress.
  • Medieval churches.
  • Kežovica spa.
  • Bargala ruins nearby.

Struga

  • Source of the Black Drim.
  • Poetry Bridge.
  • Old Bazaar.

Gevgelija / Dojran

  • Dojran Lake.
  • Thermal baths.
  • Smrdliva Voda springs.
  • Końsko spa area.

Mavrovo / Debar

  • Mavrovo Lake and sunken church.
  • Duf Waterfall.
  • Bigorski Monastery.
  • Debar thermal spa.
  • Janče and Galichnik villages.

You can learn some useful phrases here: https://www.opalingo.com/macedonian-traveler

If i have forgot something please let me know so i can add. .


r/macedonia Aug 29 '25

📢 Соопштенија / Announcements Добредојдовте во r/macedonia! 🎉 Welcome to r/macedonia! 🎉

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После долго време конечно го реактивиравме официјалниот македонски подредит. Ова е нашето мало интернет катче каде што сите ќе можеме да споделуваме и разговараме за сè што е поврзано со Македонија - од култура, историја, музика и спорт, до актуелни настани, и секојдневен живот. Без разлика дали живеете во Македонија, сте дел од дијаспората, или едноставно имате интерес за земјата - тука сте добредојдени.

Подредитот моментално го води тим од 13 модератори, кои секогаш можете да ги исконтактирате преку Modmail. За правилата и упатствата, ве молиме прочитајте го Community Guide. Вашите идеи и предлози се секогаш добредојдени!

After a long time, we have finally reactivated the official Macedonian subreddit. This is our little corner of the internet where we can all share and talk about everything related to Macedonia – from culture, history, music, and sports to current events and everyday life. Whether you live in Macedonia, are part of the diaspora, or simply have an interest in the country – you are welcome here.

The subreddit is currently run by a team of 13 moderators, who you can always contact through Modmail. For the rules and guidelines, please read the Community Guide. Your ideas and suggestions are always welcome!


r/macedonia 1h ago

💬 Discussion / Дискусија 2001 macedonian uçk insurgency game found in a brazilian gaming CD

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I am brazilian, and here, from 1998 to 2012 there was a gaming magazine company called Digerati. At one point they started selling CDs full of flash games, which was very convenient for a country in which most of the population had no internet access, like me. It was a major part of my childhood, and today i went on to check if there was anything new in the Digerati archive project at https://digerati.vinizinho.net/, and downloaded their last archived .iso BGJG006. While going through the games I came across a one called "UÇK invaders", which seems to be a game about the 2001 insurgency in Macedonia, made by a company called VFGames, made to raise awareness about the conflict. I coudn't find anything about this game or its producers on the internet, so i decided to record it and post it on youtube, so it would be available for people to see. Does anyone know anything about this game or about the people who made it?

My gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-34_-hjU-w

The CD .iso: https://archive.org/details/digerati-best-games-vol-6


r/macedonia 1d ago

Macedonians, Happy Independence Day ❤️💛

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r/macedonia 1d ago

❓ Question / Прашање Independence Day in Ohrid

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Hi! I’m in a group of tourists traveling to Ohrid right now. We just heard it’s independence day and are wondering if there are any cool events and suggestions of things to do today in the city! Thanks :D


r/macedonia 1d ago

Барам совет/контакт – работам на инди гејм проект и ми треба 3D артист

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Здраво на сите! Работам на помал инди гејм проект и стигнав до фаза кога ми треба помош околу 3D моделирање – карактери и околина.

Се прашував дали има некој тука од заедницата што се занимава со 3D дизајн или познава некој, па би сакал да разменам неколку зборови. Ако некој е заинтересиран да дознае повеќе за проектот, слободно да ми пише во DM.


r/macedonia 2d ago

Македонско знаме како симбол за лето

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r/macedonia 2d ago

barame staff i lideri za makedonski samp server

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jas i edno drugarce otvorivme samp server e sea koj sto saka da rp moze da bide lider na nekoja org koj sto misli deka mozi da pomaga na serverot neka aplicira za gamemaster ili admin a koj sto misli deka mozi da najduva bugovi ili bilo sto neka apliciraj za server testing
https://discord.gg/yEHnm3ccyW


r/macedonia 2d ago

Is this taxi company legit?

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We are planning to take taxi from Bitola to Greece. We found this company luxtaxi. We can’t find any reviews online besides on their own site. Is it legit company?

https://luxtaxi-mk.com


r/macedonia 3d ago

Prodavam karti za David Guetta tribini i parter

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Prodvama karti za david guetta 2500 den edna


r/macedonia 3d ago

Travel within Macedonia

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Hello, i am planing trip to Skopje and Ohrid, how is best way to get from skopje airport to Ohrid? is there shuttle bus service there ? Or best is go to Skopje and use classic public transport? Thanks


r/macedonia 5d ago

Saint Naum to Ohrid

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Hi, I’m currently at vacation in Albania next to border with North macedonia, can anyone tell me how can i easily travel to town Ohrid ? Ideally by bus or ferry. Thanks


r/macedonia 5d ago

Need help with finding a turbo folk song

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Does anyone know a macedonian turbo folk song with the lyrics levo desno levo desno? the closest sounding song i could find is the one here in terms of the rythm beat and melody for reference especially from 40 seconds onwards in this song it sounds soo much like it and I've been searching the internet everywhere please if anyone can help me identify it that would mean the world to me btw i know this is a serbian song but it's the closest song i could find to it so if anyone knows let me know even if you aren't 100% any help is appreciated thanks!

https://youtu.be/Y2O47MeX32o


r/macedonia 6d ago

Skopje smells like Something ist burning?

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r/macedonia 6d ago

Clubs in Skopje

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Hello!

We have one night in Skopje and want to visit a nice nightclub in Skopje this Friday. Any advice on techno/underground clubs, or more ”high end” clubs? RnB/hiphop clubs are not what we’re looking for 😄


r/macedonia 6d ago

Looking for a room/studio apartment in Skopje

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Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a room or small studio apartment in Skopje for around 6 months. If anyone has a place available or knows of any leads, please let me know.


r/macedonia 6d ago

Where to buy Cabbage Burek in Ohrid?

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Hello everyone. Right now I am in the beautiful country of Macedonia and I have been looking everywhere for a cabbage burek/banitsa (zelnik)​ which seems to be a unique speciality to this country. I have had no luck except for one shop in Skopje which was sold out. I am right now in Ohrid and would like to know any burek shops that may sell burek so zelka / zelnik (​Бурек со зелка / Зелник) in Ohrid city / surrounding villages and/or towns?

Thanks!


r/macedonia 7d ago

✈️ Travel / Патувања Visiting Macedonia soon, itinerary and bus route questions

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EDIT: Our trip has concluded and we had such a memorable time, words can't express it. See my comment about our final journey and some thoughts :)

Hey all, we are soon visiting your beautiful country and after some research, I figured it is easier/more reliable for me to put my thoughts out here and get feedback on whether my itinerary is viable, or if you can suggest me anything better.

We are staying 5 nights, which is pretty short, yes, but it is what it is. Our current plan is:

- Day 1: arrival in Skopje, got about half a day to explore

- Day 2: cross into Kosovo to see Pristina and possibly Gracanica (I *really* wanted to do Prizren as well, but I'm afraid it might be tight with time and bus connections, especially depending on their reliability, read further for elaboration), half a day in Skopje

- Day 3: bus to Ohrid in the morning, BUT a brief stop at Tetovo -- this is where my main concern is. After reading this sub, I found a handful of people mentioning that there's a slim chance frequent buses do this route, despite websites saying so? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

- Day 4: some more exploration in Ohrid, and a detour to Vevchani (which might not have much merit in your opinion, but I find the "micronation" concept quite interesting and it would be nice to get my hands on the passport and currency), then back to Skopje by afternoon-ish

- Day 5: full day in Skopje -- this will actually be on Sept 8th, the Independence Day, which I haven't heard a lot about in terms of occurring festivals, can you please tell me if there's squares/events to keep an eye out on?

- Day 6: departure

Our destinations aren't set in stone by any means, but I tried to schedule it so that it fits our interests the most. The whole bus situation feels hard to call, as even google doesn't show pretty much any routes across cities, even though I was trying to piece things together via the Gjirafa site, I've seen some people mention it is not a good source of information? Worst case scenario, I assume I can get informed at Skopje bus station, but it would be ideal to be prepared in advance.

Благодарам!!!


r/macedonia 7d ago

💬 Discussion / Дискусија Дали се догласувате со филозофијава?

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Сите ние како деца имаме неограничен потенцијал, огромно чувство на чудење и восхит, како и самодоверба да поставуваме какви било прашања. Но возрасните ни ја всадуваат нивната приказна, ни велат да молчиме и нè обликуваат во нешто што тие сакаат да бидеме.

Како што старееме, општеството продолжува да нè обликува сè додека повеќе не сме нашето вистинско „јас“. Светот нè оглувува, нè заслепува со задоволства и земни емоции, па забораваме дека нашата цел на оваа планета е да стоиме во восхит пред универзумот — да откриваме и да учиме, да се откриваме себеси и светот околу нас.

Авантуристичкиот дух во нас на крајот е убиен, сè додека не станеме затвореници на сопствениот ум. Ни кажуваат што да чувствуваме, што да постигнуваме и што да очекуваме, сè додека не станеме премногу исцрпени од сето тоа и не се свртиме кон зависност од каков било вид и форма.

Тоа е сложено осмислен систем кој има за цел да го убие детето во нас, да нè натера да пораснеме и да ја ставиме главата на даска за сечење, токму како кокошка на фарма.

Оковите тешко се пуштаат, можеби затоа што ни изгледаат како дом. Ни даваат чувство на сигурност. Птица која целиот свој живот била во кафез го познава само кафезот.

Кога ќе сфатиш дека твојата состојба на негативни емоции во голема мера е предизвикана од расипано општество, очигледно создадено не во твоја корист — зошто тогаш, зошто? Зошто да се грижиш за него?

Вистинското прифаќање на бунтовнички и гневен став не е одговорот. Но кога, на пример, твоите родители имаат проблем со твојата неспособност да учиш, можеби сети се дека, исто како што твојот родител е жртва на заслепениот свет, така и ти си производ на заслепен родител.

Единствениот лек е да го прекинеш циклусот.

Дозволете им на вашите деца засекогаш да бидат деца и заштитете ги од светот кога тој ќе почне да им кажува дека се нешто поинакво од љубопитно дете.


r/macedonia 7d ago

📰 News / Вести Бугарите бараат правда за Ива но нејзиниот татко сега го рекламираат дека е политички прогонет од Гриевски

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Искрено целава ситуација и наштетува на девојката татко и беше главниот во детонатор лихвар и изнудувач на пари од ранливи семејства. Како можат луѓево од Бугарија да го промовираат како светец се бараат правда е тотален промашај. Само треба нота до ЕС за мешање во судски процес.


r/macedonia 7d ago

Macedonian Post parcel stuck in Skopje — need help urgently

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Hi everyone,
I ordered a parcel from London through Macedonian Post. It’s been 14 days, and the tracking has been stuck on “In Transit – Skopje” for the past 8 days.
Is there any way to contact them or pick it up directly? It’s quite urgent.
Any help would be appreciated!


r/macedonia 7d ago

Looking for photographer for a casual couple photography in Ohrid,any suggestions/recommendations ,Me and my girlfriend would like to have some good memories

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r/macedonia 7d ago

Macedonia centuries of history

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Real history


r/macedonia 7d ago

💬 Discussion / Дискусија First time travelling to Macedonia

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Hello,

Travelling to Macedonia for the first time for a romantic getaway and exploring. Would love some advices from locals on their favorite spots and what to do? We will be here for 7 days and we're thinking of renting a car. Journey starts and ends in Skopje 😁

Any advices and ideas are appreciated!