--- title: "Heraclea Lyncestis – what is there, and how you get there | Mixroutes" description: "Heraclea Lyncestis, North Macedonia: Heraclea Lyncestis, also transliterated Herakleia Lynkestis, was an ancient Greek city in Macedon, ruled later by the…" url: "https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/heraclea-lyncestis" markdown: "https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/heraclea-lyncestis.md" image: "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Theatre_in_Heraclea_Lyncestis%2C_Bitola.jpg/1920px-Theatre_in_Heraclea_Lyncestis%2C_Bitola.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail" --- Ancient Greek city in Macedon · North Macedonia # Heraclea Lyncestis Heraclea Lyncestis, also transliterated Herakleia Lynkestis, was an ancient Greek city in Macedon, ruled later by the Romans. ![Heraclea Lyncestis](https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Theatre_in_Heraclea_Lyncestis%2C_Bitola.jpg/1920px-Theatre_in_Heraclea_Lyncestis%2C_Bitola.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) Heraclea Lyncestis · Petar Milošević The place 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. Adapted from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclea_Lyncestis), CC BY-SA 4.0. What is there ## 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. 1. 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. 2.3 km · mosque · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mosque,_Bitola) 2. St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola The University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (Macedonian: Универзитет „Св. 3.3 km · university in North-Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Clement_of_Ohrid_University_of_Bitola) 3. 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. 2.3 km · clock tower in Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_Tower_(Bitola%29) 4. 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. 2.7 km · mosque in North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gazi_Hajdar_Kadi_Mosque) 5. 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. 2.5 km · mosque in Bitola, North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishak_%C3%87elebi_Mosque) 6. 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. 2.1 km · church in Bitola, North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-Cathedral_of_the_Sacred_Heart,_Bitola) 7. 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. 400 m · zoo · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitola_Zoo) 8. 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. 900 m · football stadium in Bitola, North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petar_Milo%C5%A1evski_Football_Stadium) 9. St. Demetrius Church The Church of Saint Demetrius (Macedonian: Црква „Св. Димитриј“, romanized: Crkva „Sv. 2.2 km · church building in Bitola, North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Demetrius,_Bitola) 10. St. Nedela Church The Church of Saint Nedela (Macedonian: Црква „Св. Недела“, romanized: Crkva „Sv. 3.3 km · church building in Bitola, North Macedonia · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Nedela) Ranked by the number of language editions of Wikipedia with an article on each, from Wikidata; the sentences are the openings of those articles, CC BY-SA 4.0. See ## 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. Clock Tower The clock tower is the pride of the people of Bitola and a main symbol of the city. 2. Širok Sokak Širok Sokak, meaning "Wide Alley", is a pedestrian street lined with colourful romantic and neo-classical buildings. 3. 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. Magnolia Square Located on the northern portion of Širok Sokak, Magnolia Square is the most prominent square of Bitola. 5. Church of Saint Demetrius The cathedral church of Bitola and the most beautiful example of the so-called “revival period” churches in Macedonia. 6. 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. From [Wikivoyage: Heraclea Lyncestis](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bitola), CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us. Do ## Things to do Bitola Metro Zoo, Tumbe Kafe (Тумбе Кафе b.b.) street,. 1. City Park 2. Culture House 3. Olympic Swimming Pool 4. The Champions Park 5. Sport Hall for Children 6. Stiv Naumov Park From [Wikivoyage: Heraclea Lyncestis](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bitola), CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us. Eat ## 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. Kus Kus Salads, French cuisine, local specialties. 2. Fish Restaurant Mountain House 3. Restaurant Oskar From [Wikivoyage: Heraclea Lyncestis](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bitola), CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us. Go there ## 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 Lyncestis Train, bus, flight, ferry and road, side by side [Guide](https://www.mixroutes.com/routes/ohrid-to-heraclea-lyncestis) [Today](https://www.mixroutes.com/results?from=Ohrid&to=Heraclea+Lyncestis) - Ilinden → Heraclea Lyncestis Train, bus, flight, ferry and road, side by side [Guide](https://www.mixroutes.com/routes/ilinden-to-heraclea-lyncestis) [Today](https://www.mixroutes.com/results?from=Ilinden&to=Heraclea+Lyncestis) - Rinas → Heraclea Lyncestis Train, bus, flight, ferry and road, side by side [Guide](https://www.mixroutes.com/routes/rinas-to-heraclea-lyncestis) [Today](https://www.mixroutes.com/results?from=Rinas&to=Heraclea+Lyncestis) - From anywhere The planner compares every way there from wherever you are. [Plan a trip](https://www.mixroutes.com/?to=Heraclea%20Lyncestis) Not yet researched ## No local-transport research exists yet for Heraclea Lyncestis Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Heraclea Lyncestis. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more. The nearest places where the work is done 1. [Mount Athos](https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/mount-athos) GR 9 ways of moving, 21 sources 269 km 2. [Thasos](https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/thasos) GR 10 ways of moving, 17 sources 284 km 3. [Mljet](https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/mljet) HR 9 ways of moving, 28 sources 370 km 4. [Gökçeada](https://www.mixroutes.com/notes/gokceada) TR 11 ways of moving, 39 sources 392 km 5. 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