Shtip Fortress, Medieval fortress on Isar Hill in Shtip, North Macedonia
The stone fortification stands 150 meters high on a rocky hill, offering views of Shtip and the Bregalnica River valley below.
The fortress served as a defensive structure during the reign of King Marko from 1371 to 1395, until Ottoman forces captured it in 1382.
Three churches were constructed beneath the fortress for protection: St. Vlasius, Holy Archangel Michael, and St. John The Baptist.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by following marked paths from the town center of Shtip to the hilltop location.
The site contains remnants of ancient Paeonian settlements, where tribal rulers were crowned near the Astibo River, now known as Bregalnica.
Location: Štip
Location: Štip Municipality
GPS coordinates: 41.73828,22.18606
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:56
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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