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Not a great deal remains of the ancient Dardanian and Roman city of Scupi. It was once the capital of Dardania and then fell under Roman rule when Dardania was annexed by the Romans. It was abandoned in 518 after an earthquake destroyed most of the city. The residents likely moved to what is now the Skopje Fortress. Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, a Skopje-area native, is believed to have used materials from Scupi to construct the new settlement at today's fortress. The remains at the site include gravestones, walls, and some pillars. Some of the remains contain interesting detail and inscriptions but Scupi should only be on your list of places to see if you have an excess of time in Skopje. Many of the major findings, such as the statue of Venus, can be found at the Museum of Archaeology.
Scupi is an archaeological site located between Zajčev Rid and the Vardar River, several kilometers from the center of modern Skopje in North Macedonia. A Roman military camp was founded here in the second century BC on the site of an older Dardanian settlement. It became later Colonia Flavia Aelia Scupi and many veteran legionnaires were settled there. A Roman town was founded in the time of Domitian and Scupi became the chief center for romanizing Dardania. It was abandoned in AD 518 during interregnum between Anastasius I Dicorus and Justin I after an earthquake destroyed the city.
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Спортски центар Борис Трајковски
A modern arena home to the Macedonian national basketball, handball, and volleyball teams for both men and women. It also hosts concerts. Its maximum capacity is 8,000 for sports events.
Хавзипашини конаци
One of the more prominent examples of monumental residences in the country. This complex of buildings dates from the 19th century, built for Hıfzı Pasha. It consists of three building and eight guard towers enforced by a stone wall. The east side contained the harem. Construction of the complex was led by noted artist Petar Filipov. The buildings features wall painting and carved ceilings.
Зоолошка градина Скопје
Founded in 1926, the Skopje Zoo now boasts roughly 300 animals from 85 species. It covers 12 hectares (30 acres) right next to the City Park. After a history of poor living conditions for animals, in 2008 the city invested money in bringing animal habitats up to European standards, making the zoo a much more enjoyable place to visit.
Природонаучен музеј на Македонија
Next to the Skopje Zoo.
Црква „Св. Пантелејмон“
About halfway up Vodno in the village of Gorno Nerezi is the monastery containing the Church of Saint Pantaleon. The church was built 1164 and much of its frescoes, as well as the marble iconostasis, remain intact. The frescoes in the church are famous examples of Komnenian-era Byzantine art, notably depicting the Passion of the Christ. One scene appears on the Macedonian 50 denar banknote. The cross-shaped church has one main dome. The position of the monastery makes it an excellent location for a view of Skopje. There is a restaurant on the grounds with a terrace overlooking the city.
Македонско село
Within the village of Gorno Nerezi, this complex is a reconstruction of the traditional architecture and buildings found within a Macedonian village. It has a restaurant and the complex's location on Vodno gives it great views over Skopje.