Sights · 32 of the best in Skopje
Scupi
The Roman city
About Scupi
The ruins of Scupi, the Roman city that preceded Skopje, are spread over open ground near Zlokućani, north-west of the centre. You can see the theatre, a basilica, baths and the city walls. Check opening arrangements before you go and bring water.
Why it's on our list
- Roman theatre
- Basilica and baths
- Wide open site
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Scupi before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Scupi 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 rank1.3 km17 min walk
- Taxi rank, Manapo1.4 km17 min walk
Key sights
- City Park2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Kale Fortress3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Church of the Holy Saviour3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Macedonia Square3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Stone Bridge4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Memorial House of Mother Teresa4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Old Bazaar4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Museum of the City of Skopje4.1 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Vodno cable car5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Transport Centre (trains & buses)5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Skopje International Airport20 kmCar or taxi 63 min