Visit Skopje

Visit Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Explore the Palace of the Parliament (one of the world's largest and heaviest administrative buildings), stroll through the Old Town (historic center with 19th-century architecture and lively cafes), and see the Village Museum (open-air museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life with over 300 buildings).

Visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana Castle (a medieval fortress with panoramic views over the city), stroll across the Triple Bridge (a unique triple-arched pedestrian bridge designed by Jože Plečnik), and wander through the Central Market (a vibrant hub with fresh produce and local crafts along the Ljubljanica River).

Visit Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Explore the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (a gold-domed Orthodox church built in the early 20th century), see the ancient Serdica Roman ruins at the metro station, stroll through Vitosha Boulevard (a pedestrian street with shops and views of Vitosha Mountain), and visit the National Museum of History (housing Thracian gold treasures and artifacts from Bulgaria's past).

Visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Explore the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) with St. Mark's Church (colorful tiled roof depicting medieval coats of arms) and the Lotrščak Tower (19th-century cannon fired daily at noon). Stroll through the Dolac Market (one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, known for fresh produce and local crafts) and see the Museum of Broken Relationships (unique collection of personal objects and stories about failed relationships).

Visit Ohrid, a historic city in North Macedonia on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Explore the Church of St. John at Kaneo (a 13th-century Byzantine church perched on a cliff with stunning lake views), see the ancient Ohrid Fortress (Tsar Samuil's fortress dating back to the 4th century BC), and visit the Bay of the Bones Museum (a reconstructed prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement on the water).

Sail Lake Ohrid, Byzantine frescoes, and Sharr mountain trails of North Macedonia

Visit Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Walk through Baščaršija (the old bazaar with Ottoman-era shops and the Sebilj fountain), see the Latin Bridge (where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, sparking World War I), explore the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (a 16th-century Ottoman landmark with intricate architecture), and try local dishes like ćevapi (grilled minced meat) and burek (savory pastry).

Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Explore the Belgrade Fortress (historic citadel at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers with panoramic views), stroll through Skadarlija (bohemian quarter with cobblestone streets and traditional kafanas), see the Church of Saint Sava (one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world with a massive dome), and enjoy the nightlife along the splavovi (floating river clubs on the Sava).