Guidebook for Skopje
Food Scene
Relaxed atmosphere, unpretentious good food, Macedonian 'tapas' - snacking rather than eating, with friends and drinks
Meze Bar & Pizzeria
бб Бул. Кузман Јосифовски ПитуRelaxed atmosphere, unpretentious good food, Macedonian 'tapas' - snacking rather than eating, with friends and drinks
Every Day
Велосипедско-ролерска патека од десната страна на ВардарPizza next to the river, small playground for children, spacious
Local restaurant, local prices - grilled meat, salads. Popular during the day for lunch and drinks.
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Gostilnica La Tana
Local restaurant, local prices - grilled meat, salads. Popular during the day for lunch and drinks.
Great food, excellent ice cream, Friday after-work parties, great for anytime of the day
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DejaVu Capitol Mall
71A Boulevard Jane SandanskiGreat food, excellent ice cream, Friday after-work parties, great for anytime of the day
Skybar Russia
22 AVNOJ BlvdGood views, relaxing atmosphere
Get Caffe Lounge Bar
Vladimir KomarovGood cafe', newly furbished place, good service
Italian restaurant - great food at affordable prices. Homemade sweets and icecream in waffle too
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Gino - Ristorante Italiano
loc. 205 floor 1Italian restaurant - great food at affordable prices. Homemade sweets and icecream in waffle too
Great garden, at least several degrees cooler than Skopje's summer heat. Big salads, fabulous "Honey Heart' dessert
Oreov Lad
Great garden, at least several degrees cooler than Skopje's summer heat. Big salads, fabulous "Honey Heart' dessert
Great pastry with numerous fillings and toppings. Excellent after a night out in bars and discos, it is swarmed around 1 - 4 am, for a late night snack before heading home to sleep.
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Silbo
MajakovskiGreat pastry with numerous fillings and toppings. Excellent after a night out in bars and discos, it is swarmed around 1 - 4 am, for a late night snack before heading home to sleep.
Great kebab place, really fast service, beef-only ground meat. It is one of the links to the Ottoman tradition with a local twist!
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Destan
КазанџискаGreat kebab place, really fast service, beef-only ground meat. It is one of the links to the Ottoman tradition with a local twist!
Fast food joint, it has the best country style potatoes. The burgers are beef-only, great for our Muslim friends, and the salads are also good value for money (big and delicious for what they cost)
Goody's Burger House
706Fast food joint, it has the best country style potatoes. The burgers are beef-only, great for our Muslim friends, and the salads are also good value for money (big and delicious for what they cost)
Iconic local fast food chain, burgers and bread double the size of the multinational chains, french fries inside, ketchup and mayo on top, altogether for a great value! Young people's favorite, it clogs up arteries instantly :-)
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Fast Food Sedmica 7
bb Булевар Јане СанданскиIconic local fast food chain, burgers and bread double the size of the multinational chains, french fries inside, ketchup and mayo on top, altogether for a great value! Young people's favorite, it clogs up arteries instantly :-)
Really fast and efficient service, given the size of the place. Food always fresh, a great choice of Macedonian dishes, also Italian food and global dinner favorites. You can order a meal to be prepared for you, or if in hurry, just see from the buffet and the waitresses will bring it to you. Great huge salads for lunch.
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Pelister
Boulevard MacedoniaReally fast and efficient service, given the size of the place. Food always fresh, a great choice of Macedonian dishes, also Italian food and global dinner favorites. You can order a meal to be prepared for you, or if in hurry, just see from the buffet and the waitresses will bring it to you. Great huge salads for lunch.
Authentic Macedonian food, served with a choice of local brands of alcohol - mastika, rakija, good local wines and beer, in traditional dishes. Perfect atmosphere with indoor and outdoor space, recently enlarged
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Old City House Restaurant
14 Boulevard Phillip the Second of MacedonAuthentic Macedonian food, served with a choice of local brands of alcohol - mastika, rakija, good local wines and beer, in traditional dishes. Perfect atmosphere with indoor and outdoor space, recently enlarged
Very lively during summer months, great choice of ice cream flavors, also carefully prepared desserts
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Palma
18 23 OktomvriVery lively during summer months, great choice of ice cream flavors, also carefully prepared desserts
Trend/Trendissimo is great for drinks, coffee, or food - salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat... Big in size, it tends to be slow in service when crowded. The best part is that there is a children playground within the premises, so you can eat/drink in peace, while the children climb/jump/slide in your view in a fenced area.
Gastro Bar Trend
Boulevard Jane SandanskiTrend/Trendissimo is great for drinks, coffee, or food - salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat... Big in size, it tends to be slow in service when crowded. The best part is that there is a children playground within the premises, so you can eat/drink in peace, while the children climb/jump/slide in your view in a fenced area.
Serbian style huge burgers with extra toppings on request, and french fries inside - to take away or eat there.
Vili Leskovachka Skara
Boulevard Jane SandanskiSerbian style huge burgers with extra toppings on request, and french fries inside - to take away or eat there.
Jet Set caffè
7 Bojmijamorning coffee or afternoon meeting with friends
Caffe Pauza
Morning coffee, lunch aperitive, afternoon digestive
Great Asian food - Thai cousine, sushi, chinese... buffets on Sundays, very well decorated and calming atmosphere. Great for business lunch, a romantic dinner or a family Sunday gettogether
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Sushi Co
29 Aminta TretiGreat Asian food - Thai cousine, sushi, chinese... buffets on Sundays, very well decorated and calming atmosphere. Great for business lunch, a romantic dinner or a family Sunday gettogether
This fast food joint offers the best authentic burgers with fries in town! Fierce competition with 7 (Sedmica) and Royal Burger!
Teteks 1
br.125 Pokriena CharshijaThis fast food joint offers the best authentic burgers with fries in town! Fierce competition with 7 (Sedmica) and Royal Burger!
Entertainment & Activities
Renovated and with exotic additions like the giraffes, the Skopje Zoo offers tree shades, fresh squeezed juices and activities for kids in the centre of Skopje.
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Skopje Zoo
1000 Булевар ИлинденRenovated and with exotic additions like the giraffes, the Skopje Zoo offers tree shades, fresh squeezed juices and activities for kids in the centre of Skopje.
It has tennis courts, spa with pool, massage and beauty treatments, gym, training facilities for gymnastics, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball etc. You can pay monthly membership or per class/session for some sports/spa treatments
SC Jane Sandanski
It has tennis courts, spa with pool, massage and beauty treatments, gym, training facilities for gymnastics, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball etc. You can pay monthly membership or per class/session for some sports/spa treatments
Sports stadium, recently renovated, recommended for all ages
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Telekom Arena
LeninovaSports stadium, recently renovated, recommended for all ages
They often feature series of artistic non mainstream films, European films, awarded documentaries
Cinematheque of Macedonia
1 Nikola RusinskiThey often feature series of artistic non mainstream films, European films, awarded documentaries
All the blockbusters and national popular movies, 2 D and 3 D. Sometimes they also cast live performances from the Met Opera Theater in New York and from the Russian Bolshoi.
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Cineplexx
ManapoAll the blockbusters and national popular movies, 2 D and 3 D. Sometimes they also cast live performances from the Met Opera Theater in New York and from the Russian Bolshoi.
Bowling alley with acceptable prices - there is also great choice of drinks and food on spot.
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Boulevard Jane SandanskiBowling alley with acceptable prices - there is also great choice of drinks and food on spot.
A small open air pool - not Olympic size, with a bar. Frequented by locals, if you want to cool down on a hot summer day.
Swimming Pool Biser
A small open air pool - not Olympic size, with a bar. Frequented by locals, if you want to cool down on a hot summer day.
Pool in olympic size close to the apartment - working hours 10am-5pm and 8.30pm-11pm, entrance fee 250 MKD
Olympic Pool
Boulevard Krushevska RepublikaPool in olympic size close to the apartment - working hours 10am-5pm and 8.30pm-11pm, entrance fee 250 MKD
2D and 3D cinema, latest blockbusters and also film festivals, on the first floor of the open air shopping mall GTC
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Cinema Millennium
Кеј 13-ти Ноември2D and 3D cinema, latest blockbusters and also film festivals, on the first floor of the open air shopping mall GTC
7 D effects in short movies, great for children above 5 years of age! They also organize birthday parties, with drinks/food/movie ticket combo price.
Kinosens 7D
Boulevard Kuzman Josifovski Pitu7 D effects in short movies, great for children above 5 years of age! They also organize birthday parties, with drinks/food/movie ticket combo price.
Playhouse for children, with labyrinth, air castle, ball pool for toddlers and area for adults for coffee/drinks. Great for birthday parties but also to leave your children with a caretaker in a fun environment for an hour or two, for small compensation - less than 2 Eur per hour
Dreamland Aerodrom
Boulevard Jane SandanskiPlayhouse for children, with labyrinth, air castle, ball pool for toddlers and area for adults for coffee/drinks. Great for birthday parties but also to leave your children with a caretaker in a fun environment for an hour or two, for small compensation - less than 2 Eur per hour
Arts & Culture
Great works of contemporary artists, this museum has even a Picasso original, a gift to the city of Skopje after the legendary earthquake! Quiet surroundings and great views of Skopje from the hill
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Museum of Contemporary Art
17 SamoilovaGreat works of contemporary artists, this museum has even a Picasso original, a gift to the city of Skopje after the legendary earthquake! Quiet surroundings and great views of Skopje from the hill
Leading exhibition space for contemporary art paintings, this building is a converted Turkish bath - a unique feel to the visitor
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Daut Pasin Hamam
Boulevard Goce DelchevLeading exhibition space for contemporary art paintings, this building is a converted Turkish bath - a unique feel to the visitor
Kurshumli An is a unique place - hosting Roman lapidarium, various museum pieces from different periods, but also a place where concerts are staged as well as open air plays and exhibitions. The yard is huge, and the structure is an Ottoman inn.
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Kurshumli An
Atanas BabataKurshumli An is a unique place - hosting Roman lapidarium, various museum pieces from different periods, but also a place where concerts are staged as well as open air plays and exhibitions. The yard is huge, and the structure is an Ottoman inn.
Theater for children and teenagers, they feature puppet shows, fairy tale adaptations, local children plays, guest performances from the neighboring countries
Children's & Youth Theater
4 Dimitrie CupovskiTheater for children and teenagers, they feature puppet shows, fairy tale adaptations, local children plays, guest performances from the neighboring countries
Parks & Nature
Open at the top, it is surrounded by fir and oak forests. Children playgrounds and wood benches with tables for picnic. The best part is getting there - hiking on the hiking trail from Mid - mountain Vodno (Sredno Vodno), going on the funicular for a lazy photography session, or on a mountain bike, you are guaranteed great views of the Skopje valley.
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Millenium Cross Station
Open at the top, it is surrounded by fir and oak forests. Children playgrounds and wood benches with tables for picnic. The best part is getting there - hiking on the hiking trail from Mid - mountain Vodno (Sredno Vodno), going on the funicular for a lazy photography session, or on a mountain bike, you are guaranteed great views of the Skopje valley.
Just off the river bank's walking and cycling trail, the Park of Lakes is a mix of small lakes, ponds, fountains, bridges, walking paths with trees and benches. There is a good playground nearby, and the place is visited by both children and elderly, as well as romantic souls. It is well illuminated in the evenings, and next to it is the Sport Complex Jane Sandanski with tennis courts and other sport facilities. Very safe and very popular
Park of Lakes
Just off the river bank's walking and cycling trail, the Park of Lakes is a mix of small lakes, ponds, fountains, bridges, walking paths with trees and benches. There is a good playground nearby, and the place is visited by both children and elderly, as well as romantic souls. It is well illuminated in the evenings, and next to it is the Sport Complex Jane Sandanski with tennis courts and other sport facilities. Very safe and very popular
Top spot for relaxing outdoors in the city heat, small ponds, lake, trees, benches... Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards... A shame that the Amusement park there dates from the early 80's, so equipment is not always functional. But they do have huge trampolines for children of all ages
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Градски Парк Фонтана
Boulevard IlindenTop spot for relaxing outdoors in the city heat, small ponds, lake, trees, benches... Bicycles, roller blades, skateboards... A shame that the Amusement park there dates from the early 80's, so equipment is not always functional. But they do have huge trampolines for children of all ages
Great for bycicle rides, blades, running, dog walking and general outdoor activities. The trail stretches from the bridge near Holiday Inn in the centre to the suburb of Novo Lisiche, and after the main city square, continues from the park to the Alexandar Palace, up to the suburb of Vlae. 2 minutes walk to our apartment
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Kej 13-ti Noemvri
Кеј 13-ти НоемвриGreat for bycicle rides, blades, running, dog walking and general outdoor activities. The trail stretches from the bridge near Holiday Inn in the centre to the suburb of Novo Lisiche, and after the main city square, continues from the park to the Alexandar Palace, up to the suburb of Vlae. 2 minutes walk to our apartment
It's really great to see the canyon overwhelm you. Walking in its shade, the rock on one side, the lake on the other, it is several degrees cooler than centre of Skopje. When you reach the first point, you will see where rafting competitions are held. A restaurant, once very famous Meckina Dupka/ Manastirska Peshtera, is embedded in a cave on the left. On the second stop, above the water electricity dam, there is a small church, a restaurant with many flower beds, and people offering regular boat trips or kayak rent with safety equipment for a little adventure. You can reach the entrance of the world famous cave Vrelo from here, but you cannot enter it from this side. For the fittest, there is a mountain trail that connects Matka with Vodno (around 8 km) as well as other mountain trails with various intensity.
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Matka Canyon
It's really great to see the canyon overwhelm you. Walking in its shade, the rock on one side, the lake on the other, it is several degrees cooler than centre of Skopje. When you reach the first point, you will see where rafting competitions are held. A restaurant, once very famous Meckina Dupka/ Manastirska Peshtera, is embedded in a cave on the left. On the second stop, above the water electricity dam, there is a small church, a restaurant with many flower beds, and people offering regular boat trips or kayak rent with safety equipment for a little adventure. You can reach the entrance of the world famous cave Vrelo from here, but you cannot enter it from this side. For the fittest, there is a mountain trail that connects Matka with Vodno (around 8 km) as well as other mountain trails with various intensity.
The symbol of the neighborhood Aerodrom (Airport) is an airplane from the late '30 of the last century, put up on a concrete base. The whole park has asphalt lanes like an airport runway, ideal for bicycles and new learners. Water fountains, two cafes and two playgrounds amid trees and greenery.
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Park Aerodrom
The symbol of the neighborhood Aerodrom (Airport) is an airplane from the late '30 of the last century, put up on a concrete base. The whole park has asphalt lanes like an airport runway, ideal for bicycles and new learners. Water fountains, two cafes and two playgrounds amid trees and greenery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music during the day on weekends, in the little square between the Church St. Savior and the Mustafa pasha mosque, it is eclectic. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, draft beer or wine are quick fixes for lunch. In the evenings, this place is packed with groups of friends going for a drink with peanut snacks and good music.
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Winery Temov
Live music during the day on weekends, in the little square between the Church St. Savior and the Mustafa pasha mosque, it is eclectic. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, draft beer or wine are quick fixes for lunch. In the evenings, this place is packed with groups of friends going for a drink with peanut snacks and good music.
Part of old town traditions - great place to hang out, in the subterranean part there are live DJ parties, rock, ska, punk, techno, on the ground floor you can meet up with friends and talk
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Menada
2 КазанџискаPart of old town traditions - great place to hang out, in the subterranean part there are live DJ parties, rock, ska, punk, techno, on the ground floor you can meet up with friends and talk
Bistro Bruklinski
75 Orce NikolovGreat place for jazz and drinks!
XO Club
Great parties, opens near midnight till early morning hours
Republika
1 Vladimir KomarovNearby cafe' bar, relaxed atmosphere, good service.
Getting Around
Central Bus and Railway Station - intercity departures - south exit, intercity arrivals - east exit, regular city bus lines 3, 5, 15, 23, 35 pass on the boulevard Kuzman Josifovski Pitu, while a number of urban and suburban city lines have a starting point on the east of the Central Bus station. We are excited for the new railway trains, arrived June 2016, going to Tabanovce (north of Macedonia) and Bitola (south-west).
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Bus Station Skopje
Владимир КомаровCentral Bus and Railway Station - intercity departures - south exit, intercity arrivals - east exit, regular city bus lines 3, 5, 15, 23, 35 pass on the boulevard Kuzman Josifovski Pitu, while a number of urban and suburban city lines have a starting point on the east of the Central Bus station. We are excited for the new railway trains, arrived June 2016, going to Tabanovce (north of Macedonia) and Bitola (south-west).
Avis Car Rental - Macedonia
Mito Hadzivasilev-Jasminwell updated web page too, can choose and book ahead of your stay
Shopping
Dry cleaning and laundry, exchange office, Stopanska Banka office, photo lab, ATMs, florist, large supermarket, several shops of fashion brands
Full Plate restaurant offers really good combos for breakfast 9am -noon (scrambled eggs, yoghurt, vegetables, bread) and for lunch (1pm -7pm) with choice of meat, legumes, rice or potato puree side, salad, drink for under 1-3 euro! And it's all homemade style, not fast food. You can also choose other dishes - maccaroni, beans etc. in portions of choice.
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Комплекс Банки
Boulevard Kuzman Josifovski PituDry cleaning and laundry, exchange office, Stopanska Banka office, photo lab, ATMs, florist, large supermarket, several shops of fashion brands
Full Plate restaurant offers really good combos for breakfast 9am -noon (scrambled eggs, yoghurt, vegetables, bread) and for lunch (1pm -7pm) with choice of meat, legumes, rice or potato puree side, salad, drink for under 1-3 euro! And it's all homemade style, not fast food. You can also choose other dishes - maccaroni, beans etc. in portions of choice.
Open green market with stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, really brought from farm to market that morning. Go early before noon to catch all the good stuff.
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Green Market
Open green market with stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, really brought from farm to market that morning. Go early before noon to catch all the good stuff.
Open -space market with stalls for fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers. Part of the market is converted to closed space for sale of hardware and tools, another part is called Ladies' Market, for fabrics and textiles from curtains to brides' dresses and decoration. The place is huge and you can enter it from the Turkish Old Bazaar or from the University of Skopje.
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Bit Pazar
76 Boulevard Krste Petkov MisirkovOpen -space market with stalls for fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers. Part of the market is converted to closed space for sale of hardware and tools, another part is called Ladies' Market, for fabrics and textiles from curtains to brides' dresses and decoration. The place is huge and you can enter it from the Turkish Old Bazaar or from the University of Skopje.
Exchange office, florist, large Ramstore supermarket, electronics and domestic appliances, children's amusement place with labyrinth and slides, bowling, several brands of clothing and shoes, Lego store, perfume and cosmetic shop. The entire place is air conditioned, and open to 10 pm
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Capitol Mall
71A Boulevard Jane SandanskiExchange office, florist, large Ramstore supermarket, electronics and domestic appliances, children's amusement place with labyrinth and slides, bowling, several brands of clothing and shoes, Lego store, perfume and cosmetic shop. The entire place is air conditioned, and open to 10 pm
Currently the biggest shopping mall in Skopje. The regular exchange office, shoes, Apple store, clothing lines, domestic appliances and food court. The entire place is air conditioned.
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Skopje City Mall
4 LjubljanskaCurrently the biggest shopping mall in Skopje. The regular exchange office, shoes, Apple store, clothing lines, domestic appliances and food court. The entire place is air conditioned.
Big shopping mall, Ramstore supermarket, florist, exchange office and bank. Inside you can find Ikona - bookstore where you can purchase books on Macedonia, but also a number of foreign titles in the original language. Impressive food court above. Mix of Italian/Chinese clothing at very discounted prices and high end fashion at skyrocketed price can be found one next to each other here.
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Ramstore
14 23 OktomvriBig shopping mall, Ramstore supermarket, florist, exchange office and bank. Inside you can find Ikona - bookstore where you can purchase books on Macedonia, but also a number of foreign titles in the original language. Impressive food court above. Mix of Italian/Chinese clothing at very discounted prices and high end fashion at skyrocketed price can be found one next to each other here.
Viola Pharmacy 24/7
Boulevard Jane SandanskiPharmacy that works 24/7 close to the apartment
Zegin Zheleznichka
Boulevard Kuzman Josifovski PituPharmacy - closest one to the apartment
Toy store and home essentials at best price quality ratio. School materials, baby toys, children clothes and garden items are also found here. Open till 10 pm, if you need late shopping for children items
Jumbo
Boulevard Kocho RacinToy store and home essentials at best price quality ratio. School materials, baby toys, children clothes and garden items are also found here. Open till 10 pm, if you need late shopping for children items
Fresh produce from farm to table, fruit, vegetables, eggs, herbal teas, flowers. You can find here even local producers with local variety, truly picked that same morning
Aerodrom Farmer Market
Fresh produce from farm to table, fruit, vegetables, eggs, herbal teas, flowers. You can find here even local producers with local variety, truly picked that same morning
Flower market for cut flower arrangements, also some home plants. Cheaper than florists in the city center, great decoration, you can choose an already made arrangement if you are in hurry, or delicately pick your own mix for any occasion!
Flower Market
Naroden FrontFlower market for cut flower arrangements, also some home plants. Cheaper than florists in the city center, great decoration, you can choose an already made arrangement if you are in hurry, or delicately pick your own mix for any occasion!
The largest shopping mall in the country. Spacious, air conditioned with central ventilation, several excellent food & drinks spaces with occasional gigs with popular music artists.
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Skopje East Gate
2 Skopje 1000The largest shopping mall in the country. Spacious, air conditioned with central ventilation, several excellent food & drinks spaces with occasional gigs with popular music artists.