Bitola

Worth seeing in and around Bitola

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Jeni Mosque

   The Yeni Mosque situated in Bitola, North Macedonia, was built in 1558 by Kadi Mahmud-efendi. It is well known for its exquisite decorative ornaments and stalactites.

   100 m · mosque · Wikipedia
2. 02
   St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola

   The University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (Macedonian: Универзитет „Св.

   1.7 km · university in North-Macedonia · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Clock Tower of Bitola

   The Clock Tower of Bitola, known as Saat Kula, is a clock tower and one of the landmarks of the Macedonian city of Bitola. The clock tower in Bitola is a very practical monument aiding people with the time of day.

   100 m · clock tower in Macedonia · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Gazi Hajdar Kadi Mosque

   The Gazi Hajdar Kadi Mosque, is a mosque, situated in Bitola, North Macedonia. In the past the religious building has been transformed into a warehouse by the local Macedonian authorities.

   500 m · mosque in North Macedonia · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Ishak Çelebi Mosque

   The Ishak Çelebi Mosque is the largest mosque in Bitola, North Macedonia. It is situated along the north bank of the Dragor River.

   100 m · mosque in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Bitola

   The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is the name given to a religious building of the Catholic church that is located in the city of Bitola in North Macedonia and is the co-cathedral of the Diocese of Skopje.

   400 m · church in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Stadion Tumbe Kafe

   Petar Miloševski Stadium is a football stadium in Bitola, North Macedonia and the home of FK Pelister. The stadium is divided into two stands: North, which consists of 4,500 seats among which is the press box along with the team pads, and the South, which consists mainly of the Pelister supporters and seats about 5,000.

   1.6 km · football stadium in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Bitola Zoo

   The Bitola Zoo, is a zoo in Bitola, North Macedonia. It was founded on 1 May 1950 with the help of zoos in Skopje, Zagreb, Belgrade and Subotica.

   2 km · zoo · Wikipedia
9. 09
   St. Demetrius Church

   The Church of Saint Demetrius (Macedonian: Црква „Св. Димитриј“, romanized: Crkva „Sv.

   300 m · church building in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia
10. 10
    National Theatre of Bitola

    The National Theatre of Bitola, is a theatre located in Bitola in North Macedonia. Between 1945 and 2001, the National Theatre of Bitola staged more than 550 premieres and delivered over 7,000 performances, averaging approximately 200 productions per theatre season.

    400 m · theatre in Bitola, Macedonia · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Bitola has been a major city in this region for most of its history, evidenced by ancient Macedonian and Roman ruins, a significant bazaar and other Ottoman monuments, multiple military cemeteries, a dozen consulates, and important churches. The city is known for having perhaps the most neoclassical architecture in North Macedonia, giving it a more European feel than elsewhere in the country.

1. 01
   Clock Tower

   The clock tower is the pride of the people of Bitola and a main symbol of the city.

2. 02
   Širok Sokak

   Širok Sokak, meaning "Wide Alley", is a pedestrian street lined with colourful romantic and neo-classical buildings.

3. 03
   Yeni Mosque

   Located in the centre of Bitola and one of the city skyline's most prominent features, the Yeni Mosque was built in 1558.

4. 04
   Magnolia Square

   Located on the northern portion of Širok Sokak, Magnolia Square is the most prominent square of Bitola.

5. 05
   Church of Saint Demetrius

   The cathedral church of Bitola and the most beautiful example of the so-called “revival period” churches in Macedonia.

6. 06
   Church of the Holy Mother of God

   This church is a triple-flight church with an octagonal cupola with an onion dome on the west side.

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Things to do

Bitola Metro Zoo, Tumbe Kafe (Тумбе Кафе b.b.) street,.

1. 01
   City Park
2. 02
   Culture House
3. 03
   Olympic Swimming Pool
4. 04
   The Champions Park
5. 05
   Sport Hall for Children
6. 06
   Stiv Naumov Park

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Where to eat

Bitola also has a good selection of bars, pubs and restaurants with fair prices. Grne. Is recommended, near the clock tower, local specialties, grill.

1. 01
   Kus Kus

   Salads, French cuisine, local specialties.

2. 02
   Fish Restaurant Mountain House
3. 03
   Restaurant Oskar

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Getting to Bitola

Airports

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle (OHD), 52 km · Skopje (SKP), 106 km · Tirana Mother Teresa (TIA), 142 km

Stations

Logovardi Airport, 7.7 km · Bitola railway station, 1.5 km

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