SkopjevsThessaloniki
Can't decide between Skopje and Thessaloniki? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Skopje
Skopje is an eclectic Balkan capital shaped by its ambitious Skopje 2014 project, which filled the center with neoclassical statues and buildings. Beyond the kitsch, the Old Bazaar is one of the largest in the Balkans, and the city is the gateway to Lake Ohrid and Matka Canyon.
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Thessaloniki
Greece's vibrant second city pulses with Byzantine churches, Roman ruins, and legendary nightlife. Thessaloniki's waterfront promenade, markets, and food scene rival any European capital.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Skopje offers Old Bazaar, Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge
Thessaloniki offers White Tower, Rotunda, Ano Poli
Food & Dining
Skopje is famous for its local dining scene
Thessaloniki is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Skopje offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Thessaloniki has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to October
April to June, September to November
Weather
Summer: 31°C, Winter: 2°C
Summer: 30°C, Winter: 8°C
Top Attractions in Skopje
- 1Old Bazaar
- 2Kale Fortress
- 3Stone Bridge
- 4Matka Canyon (day trip)
- 5Mother Teresa Memorial House
- 6Macedonia Square
Top Attractions in Thessaloniki
- 1White Tower
- 2Rotunda
- 3Ano Poli
- 4Aristotelous Square
- 5Byzantine Churches
- 6Modiano Market
Skopje is Popular With
Thessaloniki is Popular With
Geheimtipps
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Geheimtipps in Skopje
- 1
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
A modern, highly dramatic museum that uses lifelike wax figures and immersive exhibits to tell the complex story of Macedonia's path to independence.
- 2
Sveti Spas Church
A small, sunken 14th-century Orthodox church hidden in the Old Bazaar, famous for its stunning, intricately carved wooden iconostasis.
Geheimtipps in Thessaloniki
- 1
Yedi Kule (Heptapyrgion)
The imposing Byzantine and Ottoman fortress at the highest point of Ano Poli, often overshadowed by the city walls.
- 2
Bey Hamam
The 'Baths of Paradise', a beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman bathhouse hidden just off Venizelou Street.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Skopje
Centar (City Center)
The epicenter of the 'Skopje 2014' project, this area is a sprawling open-air museum of neoclassical revivalism.
Stara Čaršija (Old Bazaar)
The historic Ottoman heart of Skopje, a vibrant, pedestrian-only district of cobblestone alleys, centuries-old mosques, and bustling market stalls.
Top-Gegenden in Thessaloniki
Ladadika
The historic port district, named after the olive oil (ladi) warehouses that once occupied its stone buildings.
Ano Poli (Upper Town)
The oldest part of the city, a charming village-like neighborhood perched on the hills above the modern metropolis.
Budgetvergleich
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Book Activities
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Skopje and Thessaloniki are incredible destinations. Skopje excels in Old Bazaar and Mother Teresa, while Thessaloniki stands out for Byzantine heritage and food scene.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Thessaloniki
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