Sights · 32 of the best in Skopje
Old Bazaar (Čaršija)
One of the largest in the Balkans
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About Old Bazaar (Čaršija)
The Old Bazaar is the historic heart of Skopje and one of the largest and best-preserved old bazaars in the Balkans. Wander its lanes of low shops and workshops, look into the courtyards of the hans, stop for kebapi and Turkish coffee, and finish at Bit Pazar, the busy market at its top.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman inns and mosques
- Goldsmiths and craftsmen
- Kebapi and coffee
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Old Bazaar (Čaršija) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Old Bazaar (Čaršija) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Krste Misirkov150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Petre Georgiev350 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Church of the Holy Saviour200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Kale Fortress300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Stone Bridge400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Macedonia Square650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- City Park2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Vodno cable car5.4 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Skopje International Airport16 kmCar or taxi 51 min