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City in Polog, North Macedonia
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Gostivar (Macedonian: Гостивар) is a town in the Western North Macedonia. It is the second-largest city of the Polog region, beneath the Šar Mountain range. The Municipality of Gostivar has over 80,000 residents, of which under half live in the city of Gostivar.
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Црква „Св. Богородица“
This church stands prominently on the central square of the city. It was built in 1923 and contains a prominent central tower.
Саат-кула
Gostivar's clock tower is one of its main symbols, found on both the city flag and coat of arms. It was built in 1729 by Ismail Aga; the date is inscribed in Ottoman Turkish on a stone atop the entrance. Located in central Gostivar, this clock tower is among the better preserved ones in Macedonia and still displays the correct time.
Бегова куќа
Also known as the Yellow House, this is the oldest existing building in Gostivar. It was built in the 18th or 19th century for a wealthy Turkish family, designed with oriental elements by Daut Boletini.
Црква „Св. Никола“
The main church of Brodec, Saint Nicholas was built in the 19th century. It has a single dome and features interior painting of the Mijak style.
Црква „Св. Петар и Павле“
This 19th-century church was built of stone. It is the main church of this village, and near medieval ruins of a necropolis.
Црква „Св. Марена“
Built in 1845 atop foundations of an older church, it includes paintings done by notable artist Dičo Zograf. His work here includes the 50-icon iconostasis. Macedonian politician Ljube Boškoski painted an icon that resides at this church. Saint Marina is built of stone and has an attached bell tower.
Црно Езеро
Meaning "Black Lake", this is the second-largest of the 27 glacial lakes of Šar Mountain. It sits at an elevation of 2,120 m (6,955 ft) above sea level. A well-marked trail to the lake begins in the village of Gjurgjevište, despite the lake being within the boundaries of Senokos village.
Црква „Св. Никола“
This cross-shaped domed church was built in 1912 by the same builders who built the Church of the Virgin Mary in Gostivar's city center.
Traditional food, barbecue, fish dishes, garden, bar
Traditional food, grill, home-made bread, garden.
Fish dishes, seafood, desserts, kids' playground, garden, Private parking.
By bus
Gostivar is well connected by bus to both to Skopje and Ohrid. Many of the Ohrid-Skopje buses travel this route.
By train
Macedonia Railways (MŽ) operate a daily service to and from Skopje (towards Kicevo).45.
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