IMAGES FROM SKOPJE (Shkupi), Macedonia

November, 2002
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Skopje is the capital of Macedonia and is 
situated in a valley through which the 
River Vardar flows. 
Skopje has around 500,000 inhabitants.  		Skopje's ancient name "Skupi". City was founded 
by the Dardanians (Illyrians), in the III century B.C.  
-A part of the old (Turkish build) Bazaar (Qarshija) 
in Skopje...

Cityscape with Byzantine, Slavic and 
Ottoman-Islamic features. 
 -Kale Fortress raised in the 6th century  
(its present appearance dates from the
Turkish period).

The statue of Mother Teresa in the 
center of Skopje. Agnes Gonxha 
Bojaxhiu was born august 26, 1910 
in Skopje.  		The Stone Bridge (Kameniot most / Ura e gurit) 
over the Vardar river. The bridge was probably 
built during the Ottoman rule, in the second half 
of the XV century, under the patronage of 
Sultan Mehmed III the Conqueror.  		The old part of the town (Qarshija) is full of 
shops selling everything from the basics 
of life to gold jewelry. 
There are also some beautiful girls out there.

Photo: sylo taraku ©