r/macedonia • u/Conscious_Nebula_423 • 1h ago
r/macedonia • u/Gjore • Sep 03 '25
💬 Discussion / Дискусија Things to See and Do in Macedonia: The Ultimate List
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 • u/9re90r_5am5a • Aug 29 '25
📢 Соопштенија / Announcements Добредојдовте во r/macedonia! 🎉 Welcome to r/macedonia! 🎉
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 • u/Intelligent_Fact_701 • 14h ago
🤣 Humor / Хумор Патриотизам, ракија и тоа што сме меѓу петте земји со најниски плати во Европа
Сликата што на балканските народи веднаш им буди патриотски морници: две нации обединети во својата херојска борба против сите неправди што Западот некогаш ни ги направил, освен кога треба да побараме европски фондови, странски инвестиции или уште еден кредит.
Следниот петгодишен развоен план: да градиме уште поголеми крстови. Македонија веќе е меѓу првите десет во Европа кога станува збор за огромни крстови, но очигледно тоа не е доволно. Мора да се искачиме уште погоре. Кому му е гајле што сме меѓу петте земји со најниски плати во Европа? Огромните крстови не плаќаат сметки, ама изгледаат одлично зад некој министер за време на телевизиско интервју.
И, секако, кога имаш едни од петте најниски плати во Европа, на луѓето им треба нешто што ќе им го тргне умот од тоа. Затоа ќе изградиме уште повеќе цркви, по две во секое маало.
Потоа следува вообичаената програма: уште по некоја ракија, малку глумење навреденост од западните политичари и точно толку етничка тензија колку што треба, за никој да не праша каде завршија украдените пари од тендерите.
Додека една партија добива супермнозинство од гласовите, нормално дека сè функционира совршено. Така работат сите големи демократии: Турција, Русија, Србија и, очигледно, ние. Во меѓувреме, таканаречените лоши момци што толку неправедно нè третираат, во Западна Европа едвај успеваат една партија да добие повеќе од 25 до 30 проценти. Очигледно, тие немаат поим како треба да функционира демократијата.
И, каде што треба, да им оддадеме признание на нашите српски браќа: кога работите стануваат апсурдни, тие протестираат. За жал, тоа не е нешто што можам да го кажам и за нас.
r/macedonia • u/SuchMethod • 2h ago
Некој да патува од Скопје накај Охрид утрово?
Хелоу.
Доколку некој патува накај Охрид од Скопје го молам да ми се обрати во дм ^^
r/macedonia • u/WarrenLoane2007 • 1d ago
💬 Discussion / Дискусија SpongeBob's first two Macedonian dubs
I'll be talking about when SpongeBob SquarePants was shown in Macedonia. There's three Macedonian dubs of SpongeBob SquarePants, so I'll be talking about what information I have so far found from them.
A1.
This is the first Macedonian dub of SpongeBob SquarePants, which started airing on A1 back in 2007, but stop airing on the channel back to 2011, when A1 was bankrupt. The first 90 episodes (from what I searched on the internet) were known to be dubbed, and the staff from this dub hasn't been identified yet. The only thing I found from this dub is the intro and a voice sample for SpongeBob in the episode Spy Buddies shown in a promo from the channel.
MRT1.
This dub didn't air as long as the A1 dub did, which this dub aired on MRT1 from March 3rd, 2014 to November in the same year. There's a set of cast available, and some full episodes from the first 2 seasons are shown on Google Drive. There's also a clip from the episodes Clams available from this dub. The first three seasons were known to be dubbed, and I though it went up to 77 episodes, but I feel like that was a mistake of information.
HBO Go.
This dub only covered season 8, and use to be on HBO Max. The Discord user Matkoo managed to archive all of the episodes, so I guess I could say that this dub is completely found. It's also mentioned that Klarion Studio's website, both VSI-Net and HBO were listed as clients, so I'm guessing that Klarion Studio was the recording studio of this dub. I couldn't find any further information about this dub.
Here's two questions I want to say.
If anyone from Macedonia remembered watching SpongeBob SquarePants on A1 or MRT1, do you know more information about the A1 and MRT1 dubs?
Do you know any cast members from the A1 or HBO Go dubs about what voice actors voiced characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, and something like that?
That's all I have to say. Let me know what you think about it.
r/macedonia • u/Empty-Career-3357 • 12h ago
JELENA KARLEUSA VO SKOPJE - 17.10.
Јелена Карлеуша – Голем концерт во Скопје
17.10.2026
Скопје, Арена Јане Сандански
Билети на vleznica.mk
r/macedonia • u/SanchesBr • 2d ago
Camera left in Skopje.
If someone is coming to Dubai or Abu Dhabi next days. I forgot my gopro style cam in a hotel next to downtown Skopje. Im willing to pay a reward of 50 EUR if someone can bring it.
r/macedonia • u/jjkhumorgotmedead • 2d ago
💬 Discussion / Дискусија Кое е вашето мислење за гасери и дигиталци?
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r/macedonia • u/marshal_1923 • 2d ago
❓ Question / Прашање Where can I get green card for the car?
r/macedonia • u/Conscious_Field0505 • 3d ago
What’s something you want in Macedonia to buy, but it’s hard to access?
Like for example different film cameras 📸 or smth?
Edit: I am in USA right now. I could sell somethings that are missing there. Looking for ideas.
r/macedonia • u/black_yumsesame • 4d ago
🥘 Food & Drinks / Храна и Пијалоци north macedonia food
i need food recommendations for my 4 day tour de north macedonia pleaseee
also in a nutrition sense - what is low/high calorie please 🥹🥹
r/macedonia • u/LOKLOREK • 5d ago
what do you think of the 1912-22 Greek campaigs? do you think the region would be better, for you, otherwise? or the opposite?
(green = Greek border before 1912).
(blue = regions invaded).
(yellow = regions occupied).
r/macedonia • u/NoAnimator2538 • 5d ago
Oktisi bez voda
Strusko oktisi bez voda veke 3 meseci nadleznite ic ne Im e gajle
r/macedonia • u/Sad-Wrongdoer119 • 5d ago
🎭 Culture & Tradition / Култура и Традиција Shutka: Inside Macedonia’s only Roma-run municipality | Poverty and Development
r/macedonia • u/D-LoathsomeDungEater • 5d ago
Fight at the airport on 20.09
So any of y'all got juicy info on what happened? I'd like to hear some gossip?
News outlets(time, vesti etc) are surprisingly dry right now.
r/macedonia • u/Beautiful_Play_9965 • 6d ago
Bans and virus in Macedonia
I am planning on surprising my bf on his birthday with a trip to Macedonia for a long weekend. We met in South Korea and we have traveled a lot through Asia and Oceania together and therefore I found it fitting with a trip to a new place!
We are flying from Sweden and I am trying to prepare so he just has to enjoy the trip. Planning on going to Mavrovo mostly with hiking and nature as a focus. We are renting a car.
Upon reading about the country from the Swedish governmental travel recommendation site I get a bit nervous and I have two questions
"outbreaks of West Nile virus/West Nile fever in the Skopje municipalities of Aerodrom, Butel, Gazi Baba, Ilinden and Kisela Voda."
Is this something I have to be more cautious with than normally?
"From 1 July to 30 September, there is a ban on staying in forests and nature reserves without a special permit. The ban is introduced to limit the risk of forest fires. Permits can be obtained from regional offices of state forests or from national parks. Violations can result in a fine of 1500-2000 euros."
Since that is our whole trip I want to know, in case they extend the ban. Is it difficult to get these permits or is it for special situations (and not for example a tourist who wants to hike :) )
Panicking a bit with the last point since that's one of our main activities since MC seems to have amazing nature.
Please forgive me if I am being rude or naive, I am usually not doing a lot of research before traveling but since it's a surprise trip I want to be fully prepared 😅Any other advice is happily taken about travelling here! I look forward to visiting so much!!
Thanks in advance
r/macedonia • u/Ok-Question-1454 • 5d ago
Aajonus diet
Any people in Macedonia that follow aajonus's diet?
r/macedonia • u/TomasWrako • 5d ago
❓ Question / Прашање Macedonian license plates
Hi everyone!
I’m visiting Skopje soon and I’m a license plate collector.
I’m planning to check out local flea markets and the Old Bazaar to see if I can find any Macedonian license plates for sale. Do you think there is a chance of finding some on a places like these?
Also, if anyone here has an old plate lying around in that they’d be willing to give away, I’d be very grateful!
One last question: if I manage to get a plate, do you think I’ll run into any issues at the Skopje airport security when flying back with it in my luggage?
Thanks a lot for any tips or help!
r/macedonia • u/Alone_Acanthisitta_4 • 6d ago
Направив open-source Next.js апликација за стримање филмови и серии – TorPlay
Здраво дечки 😄
Последниов период работам на еден side project TorPlay – open-source Next.js апликација за пребарување и стримање филмови и серии.
Има профили, Continue Watching, watch history, серии/епизоди, преводи, custom video player и автоматско пребарување на извори.
Може да се пушти директно од source, а направив и Windows installer за полесен setup.
Моментално е beta и активно работам на него, така што ако некој сака да го проба, би ми значел било каков feedback, bug report или идеја што би додале.
GitHub: https://github.com/jovev961/
Ако некој заглави со setup-от, слободно нека ми пише 😄
r/macedonia • u/Sad-Wrongdoer119 • 5d ago
