Images of the Balkans

Macedonia

Parliament Building in Skopje in Macedonia

Parliament Building in Skopje

Skopje is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Macedonia,

with more than a quarter of the population of the country.

It is the political, cultural, economic, and academic centre.

Aerial View of Skopje

Macedonia Square in Skopje

Aladja Ottoman Mosque in Skopje

The Old Bazaar in Skopje

The Kale Fortress in Skopje

The Stone Bridge across the Vardar River in Skopje

The bridge, contructed of stone blocks, is a symbol of the City of Skopje

The Vardar ( Axios ) is the major and longest river in Macedonia

It is also a major river of Greece

The Veles Gorge on the Vardar River in Macedonia

Vodno Millennium Cross in Skopje in Macedonia

Vodno Millennium Cross above Skopje

The Millennium Cross is situated on Mount Vodno.

At 66 meters high it is the biggest cross in the world

and is a tourist attraction.

It can be seen from a distance of 30km.

It was built to celebrate 2000 years of Christianity.