Welcome to Skopje
Skopje is internationally famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa, and she would be proud of the helpful, hospitable attitude that Skopje locals demonstrate towards visitors. Despite the recent trouble in the Balkans, Skopje has blossomed into a thriving, stimulating city to explore, defining itself as an exciting tourist destination.
Facts
| Population | 507, 000 |
| Currency | Macedonian Denar (MKD) 1 Denar = 100 deni |
| Opening hours | Opening hours vary, but are generally 9 am-6 pm. Many stores and businesses are closed on either Sundays or Mondays. |
| Newspapers | Macedonia Post- English online daily news EIN News- English online daily news |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | Tourist Information Office Address: Krusevska, Off Blvd Goce Delcev in the Old Bazzar Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Tel: +389 2 31 16 854 The New Skopje City Map is widely available at various newsagents and some hotels |
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