Macedonia is home to many influences drawn form past occupiers and empires, and though styles from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras dominate, there is a wealth of other culture to discover during a visit. Whilst not traditionally considered a tourist country, Macedonia is experiencing greater levels of visitors and is on a real recovery from the problems of 2001.

Skopje is home to a modern landscape of buildings, thanks to a destructive earthquake the city suffered in 1963 which left a lot of buildings requiring reconstruction. Skopje Old Town is well worth a visit, and tends to be the most popular area for those wanting to see the scenic side of things, as well as playing host to a number of popular bars and restaurants. The Church of the Holy Saviour, the Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the Nerezi Monastery should whet the appetites for those interested in architecture and theology, and other attractions such as the art gallery in the Daut Pasha Baths and the 10th century Kale Fortress offer yet more sights for the explorer. Nightcluba and bars are popular with locals and tourists and those wishing to do so can party the night away in any number of establishments.

The main tourist attraction in Macedonia is certainly the town of Ohrid, which sits on beautiful Lake Ohrid – the deepest lake in Europe and one of the oldest in the world. Around thirty ‘cultural monuments’ are located in the town, including a number of ruins from different periods. The attractive town is popular and full of attractions for everyone, and the picturesque settings make it one of the best looking places in the country.

Dotted around the country are numerous other attractions from any number of different eras and times gone by, and sporting activities in the country are a popular pursuit with locals and tourists alike. The tourism market in Macedonia is making a comeback, that’s for sure.