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Kale Fortress

The walls of Skopje's medieval fortress on the hill above the bazaar, with views over the city.

Photo: Yemc · Public domain
Open
Every day
Price
Free
Time Needed
45 minutes
Address
Samoilova, 1000 SkopjeDirections
Getting There
A short climb from the Old Bazaar.

Why Go

A fortress has stood here since the 6th century; its walls and towers were rebuilt many times and damaged in the 1963 earthquake. The grounds are a park with views over the river and the mountains.

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