As many years ago, the main decoration of the church is the elaborately engraved iconostasis. At first glance, church seems small, but the fact is that a large part of the structure is covered with soil. In the 17th century the majority of the population of the city was Muslim, so the Orthodox Church shouldn’t be higher than city's mosques. Next to the church begins the ancient market, which will also be of interest not only for fans of shopping, but also for those who wish to walk around interesting historical places.
Talking about important landmarks, it’s worth to mention the Museum of Macedonia. It is located in a beautiful modern building with white facade, which makes an amazing contrast to adjacent historic buildings around. The museum's collection tells visitors about the culture and history of the region; a wide variety of exhibits is kept here. Next to the museum there is the Kursumli Khan inn; during the reign of Turks, it was one of the main coaching inns of the city. Historic area of Skopje is the most interesting for tourists, although there are many interesting objects in the new district.
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