Skopje, Macedonia is the capital city of the Republic of Macedonia in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It contributes to the academics and culture of the country. Visitors to Skopje can learn about the city’s long history by visiting Old Skopje and historical sites around the city. Churches and mosques show the Christian and Islamic influences on the city.

One of Skopje’s educational institutions is the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts. The Academy organizes conferences and exhibits. The Macedonian Museum of Natural History is one of the museums in the city. It has about 4,000 exhibits including a variety of rocks and fossils.

Places to see in Old Town include the Clock Tower and a Turkish bath. St. Spas Church from the 19th century and the Mustafa Pasha Mosque from the late 15th century are in Old Town. There are other churches and mosques in the area.

Skopje, Macedonia can give visitors a vivid picture of Macedonia’s history.

The standard abbreviation for Skopje is SK.

Battle of Skopje happened in 1004.

FK Skopje was created in 1960.

The area of Skopje is 571.46 square kilometers.