Discover Skopje: Zoo, museums and Old Bazaar

• Skopje Zoo was founded in 1926, is located in the heart of the City Park and covers about 12 hectares.
• The Memorial House of Mother Teresa traces her life from her childhood in Skopje to her death and beatification.
• The Museum of the City of Skopje is housed in the old railway station building.
• The narrow lanes of the Old Bazaar are lined with mosques, old inns and hammams dating from the Ottoman era.

If you are interested in wildlife and educational programs, Skopje Zoo is a destination in its own right. In addition to its founding in 1926, its location in the City Park and its area of about 12 hectares help define the zoo. It offers educational programs, workshops, campaigns and events that promote awareness of biodiversity, nature conservation and responsible treatment of animals. The topics therefore extend beyond wildlife to include its protection and the preservation of nature.

The Memorial House of Mother Teresa offers a different cultural perspective. The exhibition area is modelled on an urban residence from the early 20th century. In terms of content, the exhibition traces her life from her childhood in Skopje through her time as a Missionary of Charity to her death and beatification. Among the most significant exhibits are her white sari with blue stripes and the official habit of the Missionaries of Charity. The focus here is thus both on a life story and on specific objects in the collection.

The Museum of the City of Skopje is housed in the old railway station building. It holds more than 40,000 museum artifacts, a large proportion of which have been presented and published. The museum’s connection with the former railway station building alone sets this place apart from the exhibitions at the Memorial House of Mother Teresa. You can therefore choose between different subjects and exhibition venues when weighing up your interests.

In the Old Bazaar, the focus is on a historic district: its narrow lanes are lined with mosques, old inns and hammams dating from the Ottoman era. This distinguishes the bazaar from the museum exhibitions described above, since here the built environment itself forms part of the cityscape. If you are interested in history, you can choose between an exhibition about one person’s life, a city museum and the character of the bazaar.

Before comparing specific hotels, consider which subjects will be most important on your trip: wildlife and educational programs, the life story and exhibits at the Memorial House, the city museum, or the historic atmosphere of the Old Bazaar. These points of interest can help you organize your priorities without centring all your travel plans on a single experience. What matters is which of Skopje’s different sides appeals to you most during your trip.

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How large is Skopje Zoo?

The zoo covers about 12 hectares and is located in the heart of the City Park. It was founded in 1926.

What does the Memorial House of Mother Teresa show?

The exhibition traces her life from her childhood in Skopje through her time as a Missionary of Charity to her death and beatification. Among the most significant exhibits are her white sari with blue stripes and the official habit of the Missionaries of Charity.

What defines the Old Bazaar?

Its narrow lanes are lined with mosques, old inns and hammams dating from the Ottoman era.

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