Macedonia

DID U KNOW the opium poppy, scientifically known as Papaver somniferum, has a rich history in Macedonia, where it is often referred to as...

DID U KNOW that the iconic Ohrid plane tree, known locally as the "CHINAR TREE," stands as a symbol of the city, drawing the...

DID U KNOW that Mother Teresa, originally named Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, hailed from Skopje, the heart of modern-day Macedonia? Born in 1910, she embarked on...

DID U KNOW that Alexander the Great, born in the Macedonian heartland, embarked on an unparalleled journey of conquests, stretching his empire from Greece...

DID U KNOW Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, was the mastermind who transformed Macedonia into a superpower of the ancient world, laying...

DID U KNOW that Heraclea Lyncestis, a gem in the heart of Macedonia, was a creation of the legendary Philip II of Macedon, dedicated...

DID U KNOW that when houses in Athens were still constructed of mud, Bylazora, situated on Macedonia's territory, already boasted a grand palace? This...

DID U KNOW that Stobi, once a bustling ancient city, stood as a significant crossroad between the Axios and Erigon rivers, making it a...

DID U KNOW that Justinian I, one of the most influential rulers of the Byzantine Empire, hailed from a humble village near Skopje in...

Bargala, a Late Antique city, is nestled 10 km southeast of Štip at the base of Mt. Plačkovica. Its name, with Thracian roots, signifies...