Itinerary · Skopje, North Macedonia

Concrete Skopje: Kenzo Tange and the rebuilt city

The story of 1963 and the brutalist city that rose afterwards: a walk for anyone who loves modern architecture.

Half a day on foot

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10:00
1Museum of the City of Skopje
Centre·Museum
The earthquake and the plan.
11:00
2Transport Centre & the City Wall
Centre·Architecture
Tange’s station on stilts.
12:00
3City Trade Center (GTC)
Centre·Architecture & shopping
The 1970s mall.
13:00
4Pelister
Macedonia Square·Macedonian & Mediterranean
Lunch on the square.
14:30
5Macedonian Opera and Ballet
Centre·Opera house
Concrete on the river.
15:30
6Museum of Contemporary Art
Kale·Museum
Poland’s gift on the hill.

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