Heraclea Lyncestis
Heraclea Lyncestis, also transliterated Herakleia Lynkestis, was an ancient Greek city in Macedon, ruled later by the Romans.

Heraclea Lyncestis, also transliterated Herakleia Lynkestis, was an ancient Greek city in Macedon, ruled later by the Romans. Its ruins are situated 2 km (1.2 mi) south of the present-day town of Bitola, North Macedonia. In the early Christian period, Heraclea was an important episcopal seat and a waypoint on the Via Egnatia that once linked Byzantium with Rome through the Adriatic seaport of Dyrrachium. Some of its bishops are mentioned in synods in Serdica and other nearby towns. The city was gradually abandoned in the 6th century AD following an earthquake and Slavic invasions.
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Worth seeing in and around Heraclea Lyncestis
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.
- 01Jeni 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.
2.3 km · mosque · Wikipedia - 02St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola
The University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (Macedonian: Универзитет „Св.
3.3 km · university in North-Macedonia · Wikipedia - 03Clock 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.
2.3 km · clock tower in Macedonia · Wikipedia - 04Gazi 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.
2.7 km · mosque in North Macedonia · Wikipedia - 05Ishak 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.
2.5 km · mosque in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia - 06Co-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.
2.1 km · church in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia - 07Bitola 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.
400 m · zoo · Wikipedia - 08Stadion 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.
900 m · football stadium in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia - 09St. Demetrius Church
The Church of Saint Demetrius (Macedonian: Црква „Св. Димитриј“, romanized: Crkva „Sv.
2.2 km · church building in Bitola, North Macedonia · Wikipedia - 10St. Nedela Church
The Church of Saint Nedela (Macedonian: Црква „Св. Недела“, romanized: Crkva „Sv.
3.3 km · church building in Bitola, North 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.
- 01Clock Tower
The clock tower is the pride of the people of Bitola and a main symbol of the city.
- 02Širok Sokak
Širok Sokak, meaning "Wide Alley", is a pedestrian street lined with colourful romantic and neo-classical buildings.
- 03Yeni Mosque
Located in the centre of Bitola and one of the city skyline's most prominent features, the Yeni Mosque was built in 1558.
- 04Magnolia Square
Located on the northern portion of Širok Sokak, Magnolia Square is the most prominent square of Bitola.
- 05Church of Saint Demetrius
The cathedral church of Bitola and the most beautiful example of the so-called “revival period” churches in Macedonia.
- 06Church 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,.
- 01City Park
- 02Culture House
- 03Olympic Swimming Pool
- 04The Champions Park
- 05Sport Hall for Children
- 06Stiv 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.
- 01Kus Kus
Salads, French cuisine, local specialties.
- 02Fish Restaurant Mountain House
- 03Restaurant Oskar
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Getting to Heraclea Lyncestis
- Airports
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle (OHD), 54 km · Skopje (SKP), 108 km · Tirana Mother Teresa (TIA), 143 km
- Stations
- Logovardi Airport, 7.1 km · Bitola railway station, 1 km
- Ohrid → Heraclea LyncestisTrain, bus, flight, ferry and road, side by side
- Ilinden → Heraclea LyncestisTrain, bus, flight, ferry and road, side by side
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