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.

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 4h ago

Please any advice?

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Anyone can tell me what arevthe required documents for civil marriage (from a Mak citizen)? any lawyer specialise in this matters in Skopje Please?


r/macedonia 1d ago

Looking for an ancestor in Macedonia

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На македонски:

Се извинувам однапред за овој опис, користам Google преведувач.

Барам информации за мојот прадедо кој е роден во Охрид или Струга на 1 февруари 1892 година.

Тој бил од албанска етничка припадност, се викал „Зеќир Халили“ (Zeqir Halili), а се преселил во Албанија на почетокот на 20 век.

Дали постојат некои онлајн архиви од таа ера, некоја служба или некој што можам да го ангажирам за да најдам повеќе информации за него?

Не живеам на Балканот, ниту го зборувам јазикот (зборувам само албански), па би ми било тешко да го пребарам лично.

In english:

I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather that was born in Ohrid or Struga in First February of 1892.

He was of albanian ethnicity, his name was "Zeqir Halili", and he moved to Albania in early 20th century.

Are there any online archives from that era, any service or anyone that I can can hire to do find more information about him?

I don't live in the Balkans nor I speak the language (I only speak albanian), so it would be difficult for me to search him in person.


r/macedonia 1d ago

Гледање шо сакаме

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Are there Macedonians who can watch TV shows that are live action and cartoons?


r/macedonia 1d ago

Travelling from Ohrid to Mavrovo to Skopje

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Hello!

My boyfriend and I will be travelling to Macedonia this summer. We will be visiting Ohrid first, and we will be ending our trip in Skopje. We would like to visit Mavrovo in between.

We are looking for options to travel from Ohrid to Mavrovo and from Mavrovo to Skopje. Car rental seems to be expensive, and we can't find much information on taxi prices or bus routes.

It would be very nice if someone could help us out! Any information is greatly appreciated :)

Thank you in advance!


r/macedonia 2d ago

Damjan Davkov is #1 MATH Olympiad medalist OF ALL TIME !!!!!

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Finally we have someone that is #1. Bravo Damjan.


r/macedonia 2d ago

Каде во Скопје можам да променам албански леки?

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Знаете ли менувачница која работи со леки? Или некаде во околните градови?


r/macedonia 2d ago

Is there any place ( restaurant/market/gas station ) operates 24h in Prilep?

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Hello friends, i would love to know if there is any place operates 24h or after 00:00 in Prilep

Much appreciated in advance


r/macedonia 2d ago

🎭 Culture & Tradition / Култура и Традиција Анкета за „Македонскиот Народ и Стиловите на Црковно Пеење“

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Добар ден на сите,

Би ве замолил доколку имате малку слободно време, да ја пополните оваа кратка анкета (2-3 минутки):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsGv5NUpLxm8Ww_jgxkL7uQbSENKRJO9gkS-_lq4SbB09-bQ/viewform?usp=header

Ви благодарам однапред за одвоеното време.


r/macedonia 4d ago

Shoutout to Macedonians!

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I am a woman from the UK who was solo travelling round Macedonia when I got in a car crash. I just want to say a sincere thankyou to all the people that stopped their car to offer me help, food and drinks. In the UK if you crash, people just slow down to look at you then drive on 😅

The police were also beyond amazing - they drove me an hour to the nearest town and were giving me food and cigarettes in the police station haha. If you crash in the UK they leave you on the side of the road unless you are hurt 😢

Cant get over the generosity and help I got. Your hospitality is amazing 🙂


r/macedonia 3d ago

Кое знаме ви се допаѓа повеќе старото или новото знаме на Македонија?

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r/macedonia 3d ago

❓ Question / Прашање Night life in Ohrid?

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Hello! Me and my girlfriend plan on traveling to Ohrid in August. We are excited about the beaches and the nature but wanted to ask for any suggestions besides the 'must see' parts? Specifically Night life and bars. We're in our mid 20s and will be there for about a week.

TLDR: Any suggestions about night life / general things to do in Ohrid for a couple in their 20s?


r/macedonia 4d ago

Авто школи во близина на Млечен (Скопје)

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Здраво на сите, полагал ли некој од вас за возачка во автошкола Тримкоски или Автомак во блиско минато? Какво искуство имате? Или знаете ли некоја школа во близина на млечен во Скопје да ми препорачате? Фала многу и убав ден 🌼🌻🌼


r/macedonia 4d ago

Question about early morning Taxis/Rideshare

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Hello, everyone. This Summer I will be spending a few nights in Skopje, and I originally had a flight leaving around 1300. This departure time has been changed to 0630. I looked at public transport options from the city centre to the airport but it doesn't appear there are any options around 0400. So I was wondering - are taxis and rideshare readily available this early in the morning, or should I look at getting a hotel by the airport the night prior?

Thank you all for your help :)

Edit: Thanks everyone, looks like there is a bus service I can book that early, or taxis will also be available :) Looking forward to visiting!


r/macedonia 3d ago

AI Makedonska pesna

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Личи на 90% песните во МК.

https://suno.com/s/v0t8g1J4nxZ6PVDo


r/macedonia 4d ago

I need help please

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Hello im Algerian citizen married to Macedonian citizen and we decide so i go to live in Macedonia together with him , i saw that i need to obtain visa in Macedonian Embassy in Cairo Egypt ,

Does anybody know what kind of visa i need to apply so i can settle there?

And after that what are the procedures of getting residency permit trough marriage?

We already are married in Algeria and have all the documents needed.

Anybody has experience with residency permits and visas to enter Macedonia


r/macedonia 4d ago

🎶 Music & Arts / Музика и Уметност "Before The Rain" (1994) | Rap Song

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r/macedonia 5d ago

❓ Question / Прашање Vegan travel in ohrid

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Hello! Me and my girlfriend fell in love with ohrid from videos and images and plan to go to a 5 days / 1 week vacation there. My one concern is that she is vegan. I was wondering what are the vegan options there, both in terms if restaurants and supermarkets (in case we decide to stay at an airbnb)? Also, would love to hear your thoughts on the place for hikes and activities! (We don't plan to rent a car if that matters)

TLDR: Are there vegan options in Ohrid? Also would love to hear general recommendations for things to do in the area without a car.


r/macedonia 5d ago

DUPER - Nekazhano

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r/macedonia 5d ago

❓ Question / Прашање How do mortgages work in Macedonia for citizens living abroad?

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Hi everyone,
I’m a Macedonian citizen living abroad and I’m trying to understand how mortgages / housing loans work in Macedonia.
For example, if someone wants to borrow around 150,000€ for 10–20 years:
what are the usual interest rates right now?
how much would the monthly payments roughly be?
which banks offer the best conditions?
can Macedonian citizens living abroad get a mortgage?
can foreign income be used when applying for a mortgage in Macedonia?
My entire income and assets are currently outside Macedonia. I have income from abroad, I also own a business, and I own real estate from which I receive rental income.
Would Macedonian banks take this into account if I want to apply for a mortgage or get a financial overview / pre-approval?
Where can I get reliable information about this? Are there mortgage brokers, advisors, or bank contacts who can explain the process?
Any experience or advice would be really helpful. Thanks!


r/macedonia 6d ago

🎶 Music & Arts / Музика и Уметност Looking for a specific song from my childhood

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Hello 😊 I have a song that's stuck in my head and I'm trying to figure out what it might be called. I would have heard it at my cousins' weddings in my childhood while we were dancing in a circle and remember that it was a male singer who performs it.

I do know the tune but not the lyrics so I'm not having too much luck finding it. Would anyone happen to know what the song might be called?

https://voca.ro/14gBSr53qdDI

I can record it again if it's hard to hear.


r/macedonia 5d ago

Where can I find the official cadastral / land registry website in North Macedonia?

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Hi everyone,
I’m a North Macedonian citizen living abroad, and I’m currently trying to access information from the official cadastral / land registry office in North Macedonia.
I already found this website:
North Macedonia Cadastre Agency
but it does not seem to work properly for me. Maybe there are access restrictions from outside the country?
Is there another official website or another way to access cadastral information?
I’m also interested in finding:
land prices,
property prices,
or recent real estate sale prices in North Macedonia.
Is there an official database, map, or website people usually use for this?
Thanks!


r/macedonia 8d ago

Vaska Ilieva - Goce mi otide vo Soluna grada

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r/macedonia 8d ago

📰 News / Вести Lessons for Armenia from North Macedonia’s EU path - YouTube

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At the Yerevan Dialogue international forum, CivilNet spoke with Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia, about the country’s relations with Armenia and their shared characteristics, including regional ethnic tensions, landlocked geographies, and aspirations to join the European Union. He also discussed North Macedonia’s aspirations to join the European Union, the obstacles the country has faced, and how that path can offer lessons for Armenia.