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Црква „Св. Јован Крстител“
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The oldest church in Veles, Saint John the Baptist was likely constructed in the 13th century. It sits at the south entrance to the city on a rock on the right bank of the Vardar, about 100 m north of the Monastery of Saint Demetrius. The small church is built of stone and features a portico on one side. On the interior, its original frescoes are not preserved and only one section of the original iconostasis is preserved.
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Манастир Св. Димитрија
Situated at the south end of town near the Church of Saint John the Baptist, this monastery church was built in the 14th century by King Stefan Dušan. It is believed, however, that a church stood on this spot since the 6th century, especially given its proximity to the ancient town of Bylazora. The Byzantine-style church has a bell tower built into its western side.
Црква „Св. Никола“
Just one hundred meters south of Saint Demetrius is the small medieval church. It probably dates from the 10th century but got its present appearance in the 14th century. It became more or less abandoned during Ottoman times and was renovated in 1939. Just traces of interior details remain from the pre-Ottoman era.
Црква „Св. Пантелејмон“
This large, three-aisle basilica-type church was built in 1840 by famed builder Andrej Damjanov and his brothers who originated from a Veles area village. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Povardarie. It sits on a high terrace above the town, making it dominant in the skyline and a good place for views of Veles. The interior of the church is richly decorated with arches, columns, and frescoes. Near the church is the grave of VMRO revolutionary Mile Pop Jordanov.
Фазил Ахмет Паша џамија; Black Mosque
Veles's only standing mosque was built in 1659 by Fazil Ahmed Pasha after the death of his daughter. He had the mosque erected near her grave and ordered it to be built of black stone.
Црква „Успение на Пресвета Богородица“; Vlach Church
Built in a neighborhood on the east side of Veles that was once considered the Vlach (Aromanian) district, this church has been one of the city's most prominent since its construction from 1882 to 1905. It has interesting details on the exterior and interior. The church was considered the main church of Veles until the completion of Saints Cyril and Methodius, though it remains a popular church for weddings.
Спомен куќа на Кочо Рацин
Kočo Racin was an author and partisan who is considered a founder of modern Macedonian literature. He was born to a poor family in Veles in 1908 and he died at just 34 years of age in what is believed by some to have been a murder and by others an accident. Established in 1962, this memorial house showcases the life and work of Racin. The building itself was constructed in the traditional style and it is maintained by the National Museum of Veles. Several monuments depicting Racin can be seen across Veles.