Old Bazaar - Skopje

The Old Bazaar (also known as the Skopje Turkish Bazaar or simply the Turkish Bazaar) is one of the oldest and largest markets in the Balkans, having been the center of trade and commerce in Skopje since at least the 12th century. Besides its importance as a marketplace, the Old Bazaar is also known for its cultural and historical value. While Ottoman architecture predominates, remnants of Byzantine architecture are also evident; recent reconstructions have led to the application of elements characteristic of modern architecture. Several mosques, mausoleums, two churches, and a clock tower are still actively used within the Old Bazaar; these, along with the Museum of the Republic of North Macedonia and the Museum of Modern Art, form the core of the modern bazaar. The area is of great importance to the Albanian population, who constitute the majority in the Čair Municipality. Therefore, Skanderbeg Square is located here.

Memorial plaque of Mother Teresa's birth house

Mother Teresa, born Agnes Gonca Boyacı, was a social services volunteer and human rights activist of Albanian origin. She was a Catholic saint and the founder of the Missionaries of Charity. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her charitable work. Born: August 26, 1910, Skopje Date and place of death: September 5, 1997, Calcutta, India Burial place: The Mother Teresa House Of The Missionaries Of Charity, Calcutta, India