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Top best places to visit in Skopje, Macedonia
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia.
It is the country’s political, cultural, economic, and academic center. Skopje is known as the City of Statues thanks to its impressive monuments situated all over the city.
In the center of town is the Macedonia Square, the biggest public space in Macedonia.
In its middle stands the Warrior on a Horse, a fountain and a statue of Alexander the Great.
The symbol of the city the Stone Bridge connects Macedonia Square to the Old Bazaar.
Around the square, which serves as a main entrance to the Old Bazaar, are:
The Museum of the Macedonian Struggle,
The National Theater,
And the Holocaust Memorial, a museum and multimedia center about the history of the Jews in the Balkans.
Nearby is another representative square with the Macedonian Opera and Ballet and a Philharmonic Hall.
And next to it is the Art Bridge, the most beautiful bridge in the city full of sculptures of noted artists.
Also worth a visit are:
The Porta Macedonia, a triumphal arch dedicated to 20 years of Macedonian independence.
The Mother Teresa House, a beautiful and tranquil modern chapel and a museum.
And the Church of St Clement of Ohrid, the largest cathedral of the Macedonian Orthodox Church.
One of the most important places to go in Skopje is the Old Bazaar. It is the largest marketplace in the Balkans famous for its cultural and historical values.
Beside the stores there are some interesting objects within the Old Bazaar, such as:
The National Museum, one of the oldest museums in the country.
The Double Hamam, a Turkish bath, today used as a gallery.
The Church of the Ascension of Jesus, a tiny orthodox temple with a pleasant courtyard.
And the Mustafa Pasha Mosque, one of the most beautiful Islamic buildings in Macedonia.
In the vicinity of the Old Bazaar there are other prominent mosques, like:
The Sultan Murat Mosque, the biggest mosque in Macedonia.
The Gazi Isa Bey’s Mosque, the only seljuk mosque in Europe.
And the Yahya Pasha Mosque which has a roof in the shape of a pyramid and the tallest minaret in Skopje.
But the biggest attraction in the city is the Kale Fortress.
The historic fortifications was build on the highest hill in the Skopje valley
and now offer great views over the city.
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SKOPJE - Macedonia Travel Guide | Around The World
Skopje (Macedonian: Скопје) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic center. It was known in the Roman period under the name Scupi.
The territory of Skopje has been inhabited since at least 4000 BC; remains of Neolithic settlements have been found within the old Kale Fortress that overlooks the modern city centre. Scupi became the capital of Dardania in the second century BC. On the eve of the 1st century AD, the settlement was seized by the Romans and became a military camp. When the Roman Empire was divided into eastern and western halves in 395 AD, Scupi came under Byzantine rule from Constantinople. During much of the early medieval period, the town was contested between the Byzantines and the Bulgarian Empire, whose capital it was between 972 and 992. From 1282, the town was part of the Serbian Empire and acted as its capital city from 1346 to 1371. In 1392, the city was conquered by the Ottoman Turks who called the town Üsküp. The town stayed under Turkish control for over 500 years, serving as the capital of pashasanjak of Üsküb and later the Vilayet of Kosovo. At that time the city was famous for its oriental architecture[citation needed]. In 1912, it was annexed by the Kingdom of Serbia during the Balkan Wars and after the First World War the city became part of the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Kingdom of Yugoslavia). In the Second World War the city was conquered by the Bulgarian Army, which was part of the Axis powers. In 1944, it became the capital city of Democratic Macedonia (later Socialist Republic of Macedonia), which was a federal state, part of Democratic Federal Yugoslavia (later Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia). The city developed rapidly after World War II, but this trend was interrupted in 1963 when it was hit by a disastrous earthquake. In 1991, it became the capital city of an independent Macedonia.
Skopje is located on the upper course of the Vardar River, and is located on a major north-south Balkan route between Belgrade and Athens. It is a center for metal-processing, chemical, timber, textile, leather, and printing industries. Industrial development of the city has been accompanied by development of the trade, logistics, and banking sectors, as well as an emphasis on the fields of transportation, culture and sport. According to the last official count from 2002, Skopje has a population of 506,926 inhabitants; according to more recent unofficial estimates, the city has a population of 502,700 inhabitants.
Skopje has also several foreign cultural centres, such as a Goethe-Institut, a British Council, an Alliance française, an American Corner. The city has several theatres and concert halls. The Univerzalna Sala, seating 1,570, was built in 1966 and is used for concerts, fashion shows and congresses. The Metropolis Arena, designed for large concerts, has 3,546 seats. Other large halls include the Macedonian Opera and Ballet (800 seats), the National Theatre (724), and the Drama Theatre (333). Other smaller venues exist, such as the Albanian Theatre and the Youth Theatre. A Turkish Theatre and a Philharmonic hall are under construction.
The Skopje Jazz Festival has been held annually in October since 1981. It is part of the European Jazz Network and the European Forum of World Wide Festivals. The artists' profiles include fusion, acid jazz, Latin jazz, smooth jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Ray Charles, Tito Puente, Gotan Project, Al Di Meola, Youssou N'Dour, among others, have performed at the festival. Another music festival in Skopje is the Blues and Soul Festival. It is a relatively new event in the Macedonian cultural scene that occurs every summer in early July. Past guests include Larry Coryell, Mick Taylor & the All-Stars Blues Band, Candy Dulfer & Funky Stuff, João Bosco, The Temptations, Tolo Marton Trio, Blues Wire, and Phil Guy.
Skopje has a diverse nightlife. There is a large emphasis on casinos, many of which are associated with hotels, such as that of the Holiday Inn. Other casinos include Helios Metropol, Olympic, Bon Venon, and Sherry. Among young people the most popular destinations are bars, discos, and nightclubs which can be found in the center and the City Park. Among the most popular nightclubs are Midnight, Hard Rock, Maracana, B2, Havana and Colosseum where world-famous disc jockeys and idiosyncratic local performances are frequent. In 2010, the Colosseum club was named fifth on a list of the best clubs in Southeastern Europe. Armin van Buuren, Above and Beyond, The Shapeshifters are just some of the many musicians that have visited the club.
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Дуке Бојаџиев - пијано
Маестро Борјан Цанев - диригент
Исмаил Лумановски - кларинет
Матијас Кунцли - перкусии
Крсте Роџевски - вокал
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Celebrating the Life & Work of Macedonian Folk Diva Vaska Ilieva (1923-2001) - TANEC
Starring the Ensemble of Folklore Dances and Songs of Macedonia TANEC
Macedonian Opera and Ballet
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
April 20, 2011
Project Zlust & Macedonian Philarmonic Orchestra
Project Zlust & Macedonian Philarmonic Orchestra at Dom na ARM (Skopje), Republic of Macedonia.
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Macedonian Life: The cultural inspiration of the new generation
The cultural life is the soul of every nation and for Macedonia it has a special meaning. In our last part of our three part series, we show how alive the cultural life of the people since the independence in 1991.
Opera singer Boris Trajanov has already sung with the best productions in the world. He is one of the most famous representatives of Macedonia. His interpretation of Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca is praised by some as the best in the world.
Macedonia today is a very young country, with a great past, because Macedonia has existed for over 2500 years.
We have an honorable mission we pursue with our culture, our music, our shows, which is to be ambassadors for our country, said Trajanov.
The new Macedonian Opera and Ballet Center is one of the most popular locations in Skopje and moves in with his ideas attracted many visitors. Both in the old, but also with the younger generation of traditional music is still popular.
The popular actor Dejan Lilic showed us backstage before the opening of his new play. Known for his role in Hamlet, speaks Lilic of a cultural reawakening: I am delighted that the culture comes back. Perhaps we have forgotten in the last 20.30 years, because we had a lot of other problems. But if we take a deep breath now and reflect our culture is alive again - through theater, concerts and literature.
It's no surprise that the visitors were packed rows at presentation of Demons by Dostoevsky. The Macedonians hope that their culture and heritage, the Land with more attention on the world stage.
Other cultural projects aimed directly at young people. A gallery for your, for example, to ensure that in the schools and more poems are read. Especially the love poems of famous Macedonian poets Blaze Koneski captivate the guests in this café in the center of Skopje.
There are a lot of people who like poetry, but you know, the interpretation is personal and not something you do for others. People are afraid that they are alone. I want them to take this fear, encouraging them. They are part of a big family, said Ljupcho Todorovski.
Another outstanding example of the Macedonian culture is the UNESCO World Heritage of Ohrid. Some scholars argue that the city is situated in the south, one of the places where the Cyrillic alphabet was created.
When it comes to spoil the soul of a young generation that is currently in transition, then Ohrid and its picturesque lake situated is a beautiful inspiration.
No doubt expect the Macedonians great challenges. It is important to find the right balance in life. It is crucial balance.
Until next time, or as they say in Macedonia: Doviduvanje.
Flim - Macedonian girl in dub
A song made for the love of my life, my queen Rozita. I truly love you.
Macedonian girl,
Colorful bouquet,
Gathered in the garden,
Given as a gift.
Is there in this wide world,
More beautiful girl than the Macedonian?
There isn't, there isn't and there won't be born,
More beautiful girl than a Macedonian!
There are no stars more beautiful,
Than your eyes,
If they are up on the sky at night,
it will become a daylight.
When she looses her hair,
Like a nettle ,
She is beautiful,
more beautiful than a fairy.
When she sings a song,
She out-sings the nightingale,
When she starts to dance,
Her heart dances.
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Весна Ѓиновска -- Илкова, сопран, првенец на Македонската Опера и Балет во спомен на Тоше Проески ја исполнува неговата незаборавна The Hardest Thing!
VEJCHESLAV POPOVSKI - CARUSO - Macedonian Opera and Ballet
Vejceslav Popovski - The amazing performance with orchestra in Macedonian Opera and Ballet
Katinke - M.Videnovic
Preformed by Consonance ensemble, music by Marko Videnovic
The chamber ensemble CONSONANCE was established in 2007 as one of the few formations of its kind in the Republic of Macedonia. In the past couple of years it has been part of the Macedonian classical music scene having performed in concert and as part of several important national festivals. The members of Consonance are acclaimed individual musicians and they are currently in the process of recording their first audio CD. Members of the ensemble are: Zdravko Angelov, Igor Bakrevski, Petar Hristov, Sashko Temelkovski and Maja Chanakjevikj.
Maja Chanakjevikj --english horn graduated from the Faculty of Music in Skopje in the class of Prof. Gordana Josifova. She has attended numerous master classes including the ones of David Walter and Paul Dombrecht and has been awarded first and third prize at the National music competitions and has performed as a soloist with the Macedonian Philharmonic orchestra in Macedonia and abroad. Maja Chanakjevikj is an active member of several chamber music ensembles and is employed by the Macedonian Philharmonic orchestra.
Zdravko Angelov-clarinet has finished his clarinet studies at the Faculty of Music in Skopje in 2000 in the class of prof. Stojan Dimov. During his studies he has been awarded numerous prizes at national and state competitions including the Yamaha prize for best instrumentalist at the Faculty of music in Skopje. As a soloist and chamber musician, Zdravko Angelov has taken part in performances at important festivals in Macedonia and abroad (Skopje Summer festival, Ohrid Summer Festival, Days of Macedonian music...). He has also appeared as soloist with the Macedonian Philharmonic where he is currently employed as principal clarinetist.
Igor Bakrevski- clarinet has completed his education at the Faculty of music in Skopje in the class of prof. Ivan Kocharov. During his studies he has performed as a soloist and as part of chamber ensembles, and he has been awarded prizes at the National music competitions. At the Music competition in Lazarevac he was awarded the first prize and special prize in the category of clarinet duo and quartet.He is currently employed at the orchestra of the Macedonian Opera and Ballet.
Petar Hristov- clarinet has graduated from the Faculty of music in Skopje in the class of prof. Stojan Dimov. He has taken part in multiple performances of different chamber ensembles and has received prizes in the state competitions in the category of clarinet solo and with chamber formations. He is a member of the Symphony orchestra that specializes in recording of film music MME in Skopje.
Sashko Temelkoski- bass clarinet has finished his studies at the Faculty of music in Skopje in the class of Prof. Stojan Dimov. He has been awarded the first prize at the National competition in 2003 and second prize at the chamber music competition in 2003. He has participated in concert at the Youth podium, Skopje and Ohrid Summer festivals. He is employed at the position of third clarinet/ bass clarinet at the Macedonian Philharmonic.
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Macedonian Opera and Ballet
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
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