Archaeological

Morodvis Basilica

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Morodvis Basilica – Мородвис Базилика (Bazilika) In the village of Morodvis, about seven kilometers south of Kočani in the foothills of Mount Plačkovica, is the remains of this medieval church, Christian basilica.  The original church is believed to have been built in the 5th century, and is actually the remains […]

Marko’s Fortress (Towers)

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Markovi Kuli – Маркови Кули –  Towers of Marko This fortress, a medieval citadel, built during the reign of King Marko Mrnjavčević  is located on a large hill just above the village of Varoš and overlooking the town of Prilep and the Pelagonija valley. This fortress was constructed with of […]

Kokino

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Kokino (Кокино) – Tatićev Kamen Kokino is a megalithic observatory from the Bronze Age discovered by Jovica Stankovski of the National Museum in Kumanovo. Kokino is located near to Staro Nagoricane, just east of Kumanovo on the Tatićev Kamen hill. Jovica gave us a personal tour in 2006. The earlier […]

Skopje – Stone Bridge

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The Stone Bridge – Kamen Most (Камен Мост) in Skopje (Скопје) One of Skopje’s most visible landmarks and the city’s symbol, is this stone bridge that connects the modern center of Skopje to the old town and bazaar (Stara Čharšija, Stara Charshija, Стара Чаршија).  A bridge existed here during the […]

Heraklea Lynkestis

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The Ancient City of Heraklea Lynkestis (Хераклеа) Heraklea (Heraclea), located just outside the beautiful town of Bitola in Macedonia, is a real treasure for anyone fortunate to visit. The most impressive sights this arcaheological treasure has to offer are of the colourful mosaics found in the Large and Small Basilicas. […]

Bargala

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The Ancient Town of Bargala Bargala is an archaeological site located in the Bregalnica region close to the town of Štip.  This town was built between the 4th & 6th centuries during the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) and served as part of the Roman provinces Macedonia Salutaris and Dacia […]

Deer Leap Bridge – Elenski Skok

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The Deer Leap Bridge – Mostot Elenski Skok – Мостот Еленски Скок The ancient bridge, the Deer Leap Bridge, is located in the Debar Region.  Legend has it that a provincial ruler (a Bey) of the Debarsko region during the Ottoman Empire, and his men were hunting deer.  The Bey successfully […]