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Vinoteka temov11/3/2022 ![]() ![]() The main pedestrian connection between the two banks of the river, the bridge also links the modern city to Ottoman Skopje and its Čaršija, the old quarter with the largest bazaar in the Balkans. This is also when the foundations were laid for Tvrdina Kale Fortress, which remains one of the city’s most impressive sights.Ī stone’s throw down the hill to the Vardar River is another 6th-century relic and, for many, the symbol of the city - the striking Stone Bridge. Settled as early as the 3rd century BC, Skopje only began to make a name for itself as an important trading centre with the rise of Byzantium and the Orthodox Christianity around the 6th century AD. Though it has arguably succeeded in the latter, that might be for all the wrong reasons: Skopje’s new look overshadows the authentic attractions in what has been an important settlement for over 1500 years – and is one of the best-value city breaks in Europe right now. The project was intended to give a boost to the national identity and bolster tourism. It also meant the installment of an excessive number of new monuments and bronze statues, with the 22m-high ‘Warrior on a Horse’ (complete with fountain and musical light show) in Ploštad Makedonija taking the cake. ![]() The infamous ‘Skopje 2014’ project saw the construction or remodel of dozens of new government buildings, museums and the National Theatre (not to mention a triumphal arch and two bridges) in what can be described as a mix of baroque, neoclassical and Las Vegas fashion. Specialties:Negotiations with wineries, management of brands and export assitance.For a relatively poor European nation, having the government drop an estimated €200 to €500 million on a hardly necessary redesign of the capital has been highly contentious – and yet it happened. Sales and brand strategy development considered to be strong assets. Wine consultant with extensive research of the Macedonian wine industry and substantial experience in export of Macedonian wines. Today she is Editorial in chief at Vino.Mk, Wine Tourism Special – , and CEO, Consultant on Macedonan Wines/ Taster at CSV & Co. Ī new friend and very good #winelover that I was able to meet finally at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013! Vin-Art– this wine shop belongs to a winemaker who has a winery that produces one of the best wines in the country & also you can find a selection of wines from throughout the world. Vinoro– a wine shop with a wide range of wines –alkoteka–vinoro/4c3b384ab2289521a639f70c You should definitely not miss these ones- Gourmet, Kaj Chamo, Sokache, Dalga…īiblioteka– an excellent selection of wines especially from domestic producers The local restaurants in Macedonia are actually called kafanas- barbecued meat, fresh vegetables, you can find them almost on any corner but most of them are concentrated in the bohemian part (when it comes to food) of the city called Debar Maalo. Makedonska Kukja-Macedonian ambience, traditional food & music with the chords of old city music MKC Club Restaurant– a club restaurant with good choice of wines & food, casual atmosphere. Temov Vinoteka Wine Bar– a wine bar in the Turkish Bazaar, the old part of Skopje, with a wide array of wine selection & good cheese. Oreov Lad Restaurant- Traditional Macedonian cuisine in a typical folklore surrounding & a beautiful garden. Fine dining, extensive wine cellar & a beautiful terrace. Mulino (Vodenica) Restaurant& Wine Bar – A small wine & food paradise in the centre of Skopje. Ajvar, fresh vegetables, dairy products, are not be missed once you get here. Traditional Macedonian cuisine is rich in flavours & excellently paired with a selection of Macedonian wines…international ones as well for that matter. Today we get some juicy tips from this charming local women Ivana Simjanovska ! To start this week we head over to the Balkans, and more specifically Macedonia. ![]()
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