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Back To The Balkans: Greece and Macedonia March 2007 
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Sveta Dimitrija Orthodox Church in Skopje, Macedonia |
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Sultan Murat's mosque dates from 1436. It is located on the Virgin Hill, on the site where once the St. Gjorgji Gorga Monastery was. |
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The Skopje's hexagonal Clock tower was built with sandstone and bricks in the 16th century. The clock mechanism was brought by the Turks from Szeged in Hungary. It was heavily damaged during the fire of 1669 and again during the 1963 earthquake, but after restoration it has regained its original appearance. |
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This the mosque of Ishak Bey, also spelled Ishag Bay oy Isa Bey. But it’s commonly know as Aladja Mosque, wich means “colourful” or “decorated”. It was constructed by Ishag Bay, the Sultan’s deputy in Skopje, in the 15th Century. It’s one of the oldest mosques in Skopje and used to be in the center of a greater complex, which included a library, a university. |
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Well, my days in Greece and Macedonia were over and I had to go back home. I bought my ticket with Lufthansa miles and flew back home from Skopje via Ljubljana. Skopje’s Airport is called Alexander The Great, as the best known Macedonian figure. |
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I flew with Adria Airways, which is a Lufthansa partner and Slovenia’s national Airline. The service was great and I was upgraded to Business Class on the second flight. I don't know why, but of course I won't complain! So, I will say that Macedonia is a fantastic and surprising place. If you’re looking for an off the beaten track, outdoor and cultural destination in Europe, this country might suit you well. |
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