Macedonia Tourist Attractions Guide

Macedonia is a European country, but it belongs to a developing country. Although it is not a developed country, it is a country with rapid economic development. There are many beautiful scenery here and many buildings are amazing. Traveling here is a good choice for you. Then, before you come here, you must first understand the relevant knowledge of Macedonia. Let's follow Xiaobian to learn about it together!

The Republic of Macedonia is a region located in the Balkans in southeastern Europe and is a multi-ethnic country. Macedonia has a long history and culture, with human sites dating back to the Stone Age 30,000 years ago, churches from the Byzantine era and mosques from the Ottoman Empire, as well as buildings from the peak of the Macedonian Empire in the 4th century BC. With charming natural scenery, Macedonia, which is known as one of the largest original tourist areas in Europe, is full of lakes and mountains like paradise, unique lifestyle, and rural scenery with pastoral songs.

It is appropriate to choose spring and autumn to travel to Macedonia. If you choose to travel in summer, please pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling down. The mountainous area of northern Macedonia has a continental climate, while the southern area is close to the Mediterranean Sea and has a Mediterranean climate. There is more vegetation in the east and cold winter; the summer temperature in the west is higher and dry. 7-8 January is the peak season for tourism, and there are many festivals at this time, such as the Baer Ban Folk Music and Dance Cultural Festival. Winter is humid and cold. The lowest temperature from January to February is about-8℃, and the mountainous areas in the southwest may be as low as-25℃. This time is suitable for winter sports such as skiing.

The official language of Macedonia is Macedonian and is the most widely spoken language. Macedonian language belongs to the Slavic family. In some areas, Albania is also one of the main languages of communication. Many Macedonians speak English, French, German, Russian, Italian and other European languages. Most residents in Macedonia believe in Orthodox Christianity, accounting for 67% of the total population; a minority believe in Islam, accounting for 30% of the total population; and other religions account for 3%.

Macedonians are hospitable. If you are invited to a private home, you should not be late. You can bring flowers, wine or chocolates as small gifts. When sending flowers, pay attention to the odd number to express joy. Sending even flowers is usually used for funerals. It is impolite to visit or make phone calls before 5 p.m. Macedonians like to go to restaurants, bars, and cafes for nightlife, and usually have fun until late on weekends before resting.

The diet in Macedonia follows the eating habits of the former Yugoslav Federation. Due to the civil war and economic recession, the diet is relatively simple. Macedonians mainly rely on pasta in their diet, which has a heavy taste and is not afraid of greasy food. They also like to eat spicy food. Most people like to drink Turkish coffee, while others like to drink black tea, wine, fruit wine and mineral water. Macedonian bread and wine are well received.

Local people in Macedonia follow tradition and celebrate fasting days with relatives and friends every year. On fasting days, food should not include products from animals. But even if you're not a vegetarian, there's a variety of food on the holiday day, and no one can go hungry. Ras is an integral part of Macedonian cuisine. When paired with salad, it can increase appetite, warm the soul, and shorten the distance between people. Some people say that Ras has the effect of strengthening the body.

There are supermarkets of varying ranges in all important cities in Macedonia, and daily necessities can be guaranteed. Most of the goods need to be exported from abroad, and the prices are higher. You need to book in advance for extraordinary products or large quantities you need.

The Macedonian Spring coin unit is Denar, with 1 US dollar being approximately 42.5 Denar, 1 euro being approximately 61.5 Denar, and 1 RMB being approximately 6.6 Denar (July 2011). There are more than 20 banks in Malaysia, including the important People's Bank (NBRM) and the three major commercial banks, Komercijalna, Stopanska and NLB Tutunska.

In Malaysia, cash payments are accepted in Dainars, euros or U.S. dollars, and credit cards such as American Express, Diners, Visa and Mastercard are accepted by large merchants or large spending places.

In order to relieve the burden of tax collectors, encourage enterprises to start business and attract foreign investment, the Macedonian government implements the policy of "low tax, low inflation" and collects a 10% single enterprise and personal income tax. The tax rate on ordinary goods in Malaysia is 18%.

The following are the main famous attractions in Macedonia: Kale Castle For travelers who are new to a city and want to understand it in the shortest possible time, is to stand high and overlook the city. Kale Castle is located on the left bank of the Vardar River. It was built in the early 6th century AD. The entire city of Skopje can be seen from the castle. Justinian I originally built this fortress to resist the Slavs and Persians, but in the end it did not play a great role.

Every year on May 6 is St. George's Day in Macedonia. People celebrate the arrival of spring. Jibse people wear festive costumes and sing and dance in Kale Castle and the parks of Skopje. People believe that St. George can bring them a bumper harvest.

When we arrived at Kale Castle, black clouds were pressing on us and the temperature was very low. The dilapidated fortress and rolling stone walls looked even more desolate and lonely at this time. The Macedonian flag flying high above the castle is like a golden sun, particularly eye-catching in the gloomy weather. The sun is the symbol of the Macedonian nation. The sun radiates eight rays of light in all directions to symbolize its protection of Macedonians from generation to generation.

St. Spas Church comes down from Kale Castle on the mountain and walks along the streets of Ancient City. Although the shops and pedestrians are quiet, they seem to have shown everything and left you a long space for thinking. Moving into St. Spas Church is more like appreciating a treasure house of art. Built in 1826, the church was declared a national historical landmark in 1970.

The church was built underground because during the Turkish rule, churches were not allowed to be built higher than mosques. It is proud of a 10-meter-wide and 6-meter-high icon partition. The carvings are all made of walnut wood and are very exquisite. They were carved by the skilled artists Frckovski and Filipvoski in the early 19th century. The courtyard of the church leads to Goce Delcev's tomb and museum. Goce Delcev was the leader of the Macedonian domestic revolutionary organization IMRO and a national hero who was killed by the Turks in 1903.

Ancient Pothouse Since ancient times, Skopje has been an important transportation hub connecting the Aegean Sea and the Adriatic Sea in the Balkans, and has an important strategic and commercial position. Therefore, the station here was very developed at that time. Walking into the ancient station in Skopje, at first glance, it was exactly the same as the one in China. The spacious courtyard contained pines and cypresses, used to tie horses, and the stone garden. The flowers of all colors bloom brightly but not eye-catching. The entire station is a two-story structure like a courtyard house. There is a restaurant downstairs and a guest room upstairs. Now it has become the location of a restaurant, far from the bustling scene of caravans entering and exiting in the past.

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Stone Bridge Skopje is surrounded by high mountains. The Vardar River in the center of the city divides the city into an old city and a new city, and is connected by the Kamen Most Bridge built in the 15th century. Today, a tree-lined riverside sidewalk has also been built here.

Since most of the area is pedestrian, it is best to use the Kamen Most Bridge as your center point of orientation. To the south of the bridge is the newly paved Macedonian Square, and to the south is Macedonian Street and various bars and restaurants. The old city, the exotic Turkish market and most of the attractions are just north of the bridge.

In the New town area on the other side of the stone bridge, although the scenery is not so distinctive, please pay attention to the peculiar architectural style of the post office next to the Kamen Most Bridge: the futuristic insect-shaped structure clearly absorbs the architectural style of the church. Walking further, you can see the old railway station building. The hands of the clock above are still stuck at 5:17 on July 27, 1963, the tragic moment of the great earthquake in Skopje.

The old railway station is now the city museum, and behind it, there are many cafes converted from old train cars. On the wall behind the carriage is a large mural created by former Yugoslav President Tito after the earthquake to inspire the severely damaged people of Skopje.

Since its opening in 1980, Oreov Lad Restaurant, which has a family tradition for 130 years, has become one of the most representative entertainment and celebration venues in Skopje. At the same time, it is also Macedonia's state banquet restaurant. The authentic Macedonian cuisine cooked in traditional ways is the golden sign here.

When visiting here, it coincided with Easter in the West, and the red eggs placed on the dinner table sent lucky wishes to people who came from afar.

Ohrid: Enchanted by Paradise Ohrid is known as the "Museum City" and "Treasures of the Century." Its history is as long as the stones in the city. Walking into Ohrid, you can feel the historical traces left by different centuries in many places. The entire city is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Protection Unit by UNESCO.

It is also a "treasure" of archaeology, with many prehistoric sites. The vast area around the city of Ohrid and Lake Ohrid is called the "archaeological magic land". More than 250 archaeological sites have been excavated and unearthed. A large number of precious historical relics from the Neolithic period to the late Middle Ages have been unearthed.

At the foot of the mountain where King Samuel Castle is located is the Church of St. Pantheleimon. In the past, Ohrid was the center of the Eastern Roman Empire and the seat of the Byzantine Church. At that time, there were 360 churches in Ohrid, but only 23 of them have been preserved to this day. The buildings of the Byzantine era show the city's glory over the past few hundred years.

St. Sophia Church St. Sophia Church is one of the most important monuments in Macedonia. It was built during the Middle Ages and is still well preserved today. The interior of the church retains beautiful murals from the 11th to 13th centuries, both artistic masterpieces and cultural treasures of the country. These murals tell people the story of an era long gone.

Hagia Sophia Church is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is protected. Previously, it was the diocese of Archbishop Orihd, but like Hagia Sophia and Salonika in Istanbul, it was converted into mosques during the Ottoman invasion.

Ohrid Theater Walking in the city of Ohrid, you don't have to look for it deliberately. Monuments from thousands of years ago are intertwined with modern civilization and can be seen everywhere.

The ancient Ohrid Theater, which was accidentally discovered, is located at the foot of King Samuel's Castle, near the Upper Gate on the east slope of Mount Ohrid. From here, you can see the lakes and mountains of Ohrid. The theater was built more than 2000 years ago in the late Greek culture or at the beginning of Roman rule. It is the only existing ancient Greek theater in Macedonia. Since only the seats in the lower half of the area have been preserved, it is unknown how many people it can accommodate.