Macedonia

After the dissolution of Yugoslavia Macedonia gained its full independence and became one of the countries of «Balkan tourist constellation». This constellation also includes Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia.

In contrast to its former neighbors Macedonia is landlocked and can not boast of the luxurious beaches of the Adriatic. Macedonia is a country of mountains and rivers. But we can not say that this beautiful country is boring for the tourists.

In Macedonia preserved a great number of monuments of different eras, and the local nature, especially rivers and forests, provide an opportunity for mental relaxation.

The capital of Macedonia is Skopje. Skopje is known since the Roman Empire. However, unfortunately, during the existence the city hasn’t managed to accumulate much interesting things. The devastating earthquake of 1963 leveled more than half of Skopje to the ground. So there is only a couple of ancient streets in the center of the city. Architecture of today’s Skopje is an eclectic pile of ultra-modern buildings mingled with the ruins of the old city.

Fishing is very popular in Macedonia. Local reservoirs attract by the abundance of fish and the beauty of the nature. The most beautiful of them is the Ohrid Lake. It is, however, better known not as a fishing area, but as one of the best Macedonian resorts. Local sanatoriums earned the reputation of one of the best in the Balkans, and the lake itself, the status of protected areas and one of the cleanest lakes in Europe.

The city Ohrid located on the shores of the lake is full of attractions. First of all, they are the ancient fortress of Samuel and many Christian and Islamic religious buildings: churches, mosques and basilicas. Ohrid and the Lake Ohrid are included in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.