Kuršumli An, Ottoman caravanserai in Old Town, Skopje, North Macedonia.
Kuršumli An is a former merchant caravanserai in Skopje's Old Town, built of cut stone in a square form with a central courtyard. The structure features two gallery levels with arcaded passages, crowned by domes with lead-covered roofs that give shape and definition to the interior spaces.
The structure was built in the 16th century during the Ottoman period, serving as lodging for travelers and storage for merchants crossing Balkan trade routes. It functioned as part of the commercial network that connected Skopje to surrounding regions during that era.
The building now hosts rotating art exhibitions as part of the Museum of Macedonia, where visitors can encounter contemporary works by regional artists. Its spaces serve as a venue for cultural events that support local artistic voices and creative dialogue.
The site is near the city center and easily reached on foot; visitors should expect regular opening hours and can join guided tours. The spaces are sometimes not fully accessible during events or exhibition preparations, so checking the events calendar beforehand is worthwhile.
The lead-covered domes that inspired the building's name create distinctive acoustics in the interior spaces. This acoustic quality makes it an effective venue for contemporary music performances and concert events.
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