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Archaeological site in North Macedonia, ancient town of Paeonia
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Stobi is a large set of ruins in the Povardarie region of North Macedonia, near the village of Gradsko. The nearest city is Kavadarci roughly 20 km (12 mi) south. Stobi was first a Paeonian settlement and then annexed by Macedonia. It fell under the Romans around the 2nd century BC, where it was the capital of the Macedonia Salutaris province and enjoyed significant growth. By the 6th century, following robberies, an earthquake, and Slavic invasions, the city's economy and infrastructure were destroyed.
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Чичевски манастир
Founded in 1695 but in relatively poor condition today. It contains two churches, one dedicated to St Michael the Archangel and the other dedicated to St Mary. The former is the main church of the monastery and was built in 1861. It has a bell tower. The latter is in poorer condition. The village also has a church dedicated to the Holy Saviour, though it is not located within the monastery.
Црква „Св. Атанасиј“
This church built in 1891 is also in rough shape but has a uniquely colourful interior.
One of the top wineries in North Macedonia. In the northern end of Gradsko.
On the main road in Gradsko.
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By taxi
A taxi from Veles should be no more than 500-750 denars and should be cheaper from Kavadarci or Negotino.
By train
There is a railway station directly at Stobi and in the nearby village of Gradsko. Schedules from Skopje and to Skopje are available on the Macedonian Railways website.
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