Day 01
Prilep and Krushevo Heritage Tour
- Start the day with an effortless walk in the area of King Marko's Towers (Markov Kuli). The towers of the Macedonian medieval Prince Marko Mrnjavčević are located on a hill 120-180 m high, surrounded by steep slopes covered with minute granite stones. The significance of the fortress Markovi Kuli (Marko's Towers) and the medieval town of Prilep in the long history of the Balkans is great, primarily because of its location in Pelagonia.
- Walk around Varosh, the old town of Prilep, near the fort's remains, followed by a coffee break arranged at a spot with a great view over Pelagonia.
- From King Marko's Towers, continue to the Tobacco Institute of Prilep, where the wealthiest Tobacco Museum in the Balkans is situated. It consists of 1,600 exhibits, an art collection of 150 paintings and sculptures, and two models of old Macedonian houses.
- Later, go on a sightseeing tour of Prilep, another important centre of the Pelagonia region and also one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans.
- Your short walking tour in Prilep includes the Clock Tower, built in 1826 by Said Aga, with the clock itself installed in 1858. The tower is 40 meters high and reaches 55 m. The Prilep Clock Tower is considered the most beautiful one in Macedonia.
- Proceed to the Holy Archangels Monastery, located on the rocks with a beautiful view of the surroundings. It holds the second oldest inscription in Cyrillic letters, dated from 996 AD, situated on the columns of the church's porch.
- Your final destination for the day is the town of Krushevo. With a mild continental climate, Krushevo is one of the coldest places in North Macedonia, with an average temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. Among Macedonians, the town is also known as the city of heroes and legends, being the birthplace of numerous recognizable names from Macedonia's history and art scene.
- Also visit Makedonium, Meckin Kamen, and the memorial house of Toše Proeski, a national hero who tragically died in a car accident in 2007.
