Seated along the biggest river in Macedonia, the Vardar River, which separates the north and south of the city, Skopje is surrounded by several mountain ranges (Skopska Crna Gora to the north, Vodno and Jakupica to the south).

A relic of its turbulent past, Skopje flourishes with excellent architecture and culture ranging from historic mosques to fashionable bars, quality hotels and remarkable culture and night life.