Skopje

It’s situated about 110 miles (177 kilometers) from Sofia, Bulgaria and about 130 miles (209 kilometers) from Budva, Montenegro.

Put aside a day to browse the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of Skopje’s most remarkable modern art museums. Take a tour and find out about the contemporary art that is permanently on display or spend your time at the temporary exhibitions.

Get inspired in Skopje by stepping though the doors of the City Museum. Wander the halls, lose yourself in the exhibits, and then ask around to uncover some of the smaller museums in town.

Gradski Trgovski Centar is the perfect place to go to if you enjoy shopping and watching the world go by. This is a busy place full of interesting fashion, quirky accessories and fresh food venues.

Skopje features some gracious public spaces; Macedonia Square is one of the most-loved. It's one of those special places that visitors often return to time and time again.

Once you’ve checked out all the major points on the Skopje tourist trail, be sure to stop by these four hidden gems. The Kamen Most, The St. Kliment Church, the Church of Sveti Spas and the Mustafa Pasa Mosque worth visiting should you have the time.