Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Veles, North Macedonia

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.5 km
Ascend 207 m
Descend 155 m

Experience Veles in North Macedonia in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Veles

Sight 1: Св. Јован Крстител

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1495 meters / 18 minutes

Sight 2: Св. Пантелејмон

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"St. "St. Panteleimon" is located in Veles. The church was built in 1840. It is also the cathedral of the Eparchy of Povardar at the MOC. Its construction was carried out by the famous Macedonian builder and builder of churches in Macedonia and throughout the Balkans, Andreja Damjanov and his brothers, from the village of Papradište. Near the church is the tomb of the famous and sung Macedonian revolutionary Mile Pop Jordanov.

Wikipedia: Црква „Св. Пантелејмон“ - Велес (MK)

1128 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: Black Mosque

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The Fazil Ahmet Pasha Mosque or Black Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in the city of Veles. It belongs to the Mufti of Veles and is declared a Cultural Heritage of Macedonia. This is the only remaining mosque in the city.

Wikipedia: Фазил Ахмет-пашина џамија (MK)

334 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Успение на Пресвета Богородица

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The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a church on the eastern side of the town of Veles in the locality of Derven, on the left bank of the Vardar River, where a number of Vlach families once lived, so that their street began to be called "Wallachian Maalo", and the church was called the Wallachian Church. This church is also known as the Wedding Church.

Wikipedia: Црква „Успение на Пресвета Богородица“ - Велес (MK)

570 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Св. Спас

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