Skopje Fortress, Medieval fortress in Skopje, North Macedonia
The limestone fortress stands on a hill by the Vardar River, featuring defensive walls extending 121 meters with round and square towers.
Archaeological findings reveal human settlements on the hill dating back to 4000 BCE, while the current structure was built in the 6th century Byzantine period.
The fortress holds French military graves and the Museum of Contemporary Art, representing different periods of North Macedonian heritage through centuries.
Visitors can enter the fortress grounds from the Old Bazaar, following signs along paved pathways leading to multiple viewing points across Skopje.
The fortress foundations contain water, river, and lake fossils, discovered in 1926, indicating the ancient flow patterns of the Vardar River.
Location: Centar Municipality
Location: City of Skopje
Made from material: limestone
Website: http://skopskokale.com.mk/en
GPS coordinates: 42.00000,21.43444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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