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Visiting The Mosques while in Bitola, North Macedonia

Visiting The Mosques while in Bitola, North Macedonia

Bitola, located in North Macedonia, is home to several historic mosques that serve as cultural and religious landmarks for the city. One of the most notable mosques in Bitola is the Yeni Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Sultan Murat II.

St. Demetrius of Solun Cathedral in Bitola, North Macedonia

St. Demetrius of Solun Cathedral in Bitola, North Macedonia

Saint Demetrius or Saint Dimitrij Church in Bitola, North Macedonia, built in 1830, still has services every Sunday. The church was built in the 19th century at that time under the special approval of the Ottoman Empire. It’s near Magnolia Square.

Ruins of Heraclea Lycentis near Bitola, North Macedonia

Ruins of Heraclea Lycentis near Bitola, North Macedonia

Heraclea Lycentis is an ancient city founded in the 4th century BC by Phillip II of Macedon and later ruled by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. The Heraclea Lycentis ruins are just a few kilometers or a little over a mile away from Bitola.

Exploring the City of Bitola, North Macedonia in the Balkans

Exploring the City of Bitola, North Macedonia in the Balkans

Located in the southwestern part of North Macedonia, just a stone’s throw away from the Greek border, lies the charming city of Bitola. Known as the “city of consuls,” Bitola is one of the country’s oldest and most culturally significant cities.

The Many Statues in the City of Skopje, North Macedonia

The Many Statues in the City of Skopje, North Macedonia

Skopje, the capital city of North Macedonia, is renowned for its impressive array of statues that are scattered throughout the city. It’s no exaggeration to say that the city of Skopje, North Macedonia could easily be labeled as the “City of Statues”.

Fake Nike Airs From Bazaar in Skopje, Macedonia

Fake Nike Airs From Bazaar in Skopje, Macedonia

I picked up a pair of fake or counterfeit Nike Airs at the Bit Pazar market in Skopje, North Macedonia. The following video displays the quality or lack of quality of the shoes. Regardless, I got a deal on these shoes. I only paid $19 for them.

Bit Pazar The Old Bazar Market in Skopje, North Macedonia

Bit Pazar The Old Bazar Market in Skopje, North Macedonia

Bit Pazar is at the north end of the Old Bazar in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is the oldest as well as the largest marketplace in Skopje. Here you will find fresh produce, nuts, tobacco, and plenty of Chinese knockoffs of popular sports clothing.