Stone town of Kuklica, Rock formation in Kratovo Municipality, North Macedonia.
The stone town of Kuklica contains over 120 naturally formed stone pillars along the right bank of Kriva River valley at 420 meters elevation.
The geological formations of Kuklica developed through natural erosion processes spanning approximately 100,000 years, with rocks dating back 30 million years.
Local stories tell of a man scheduling two weddings simultaneously, leading to a curse that transformed the entire wedding party into stone figures.
The stone formations of Kuklica stand at coordinates 42.124336, 22.0503, accessible via road routes from neighboring towns in Kratovo Municipality.
New stone figures emerge naturally in this location every 5 to 6 years, making it one of four similar sites across the Balkan region.
Location: Kratovo Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 397 m
GPS coordinates: 42.12434,22.05030
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:02
North Macedonia contains archaeological sites, religious buildings, and natural formations. The country features Bronze Age observatories, Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman buildings, and Orthodox monasteries. Natural sites include mountain lakes, waterfalls, caves, and national parks with native species.
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