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Skopje's Bohemian neighbourhood. It was settled by displaced Macedonians from the Debar region in western Macedonia in the early 1920s. The individuals from this part of North Macedonia are known for their building skills (Mijaks) and this can be seen in the Debar Maalo area. Today, the neighbourhood consists of tree-lined streets and countless restaurants, bars, and cafes. It is also home to some of the highest property values in the city.
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Градски Парк
A large green area in the center of Skopje. A part of it is a museum, with several monuments within. It is a nice place to go for recreation, as there are pathways around the small lakes, tennis courts, the children’s amusement park, cafes, restaurants, etc. The city zoo and stadium are also within the park. In the summer, Skopje's nightlife concentrates on the nightclubs in this park.
Храм „Св. Климент Охридски“
After Virgin Mary Cathedral was burned by Fascists at the end of World War II and with St. Demetrius Church being unable to accommodate enough people, building of a new cathedral dedicated to St Clement of Ohrid started in 1972. The architect was Slavko Brezoski, and it is a bold and contemporary interpretation of Orthodox architecture. The Jesus Pantocrator fresco painted in the main dome covers area of 70 m² and his eye is 1.5 m long. The cathedral also has a clock tower.
City Stadium Skopje
The largest stadium in the country with a capacity of over 33,000. Mostly used for football, it is home to FK Vardar and FK Rabotnički (both in the Macedonian First League) and the North Macedonia national football team. It first opened in 1947 but has been expanded a few times over its life, most significantly in 2011. The stadium is now world-class and occasionally hosts concerts.
Влада на Република Македонија
Built in a modern style, it received a complete makeover in the early 2010s transforming the complex into a white neoclassical style.
Македонски народен театар
The first Macedonian National Theatre building was built in 1927, fronting the Vardar River. It was destroyed in the 1963 earthquake but was rebuilt in 2013 in largely the same design. It is a neoclassical building with many statues standing on it. The interior is even more lavish than the exterior would suggest. With its big white walls, and almost without windows and with an incline, it is known as "the bounce board." The theatre has a large stage and seats for 850 spectators, and also a small stage for 200 spectators.
Стара Градска Куќа
Most of Skopje 2014 consists of original buildings but some, like the Old City Hall, are reconstructions of buildings lost in the 1963 earthquake. The Old City Hall is under construction and will have the same appearance, although it is being built in a different location on the square than the original.