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Destination Guide Macedonia

Heraclea Lyncestis

Heraclea Lyncestis also spelled Herakleia Lynkestis (Greek: Ἡράκλεια Λυγκηστίς or Ἡράκλεια Λύγκου) was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the surrounding region of Lynkestis and incorporated it into his kingdom of Macedon. The city was named in honor of the mythological Greek hero Heracles.

Located at 41.011, 21.342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Upper Macedonia, Ancient Greek cities, Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Populated places established in the 4th century BC, Former populated places in the Balkans, Ancient-era Republic of Macedonia, Argead colonies in Macedonia

Battle of Monastir

The Battle of Monastir took place near the town of Bitola, Macedonia (then known as Monastir) during the First Balkan War, from 16 to 19 November 1912. As an ongoing part of the Balkan Wars, the Ottoman Vardar Army retreated from the defeat at Kumanovo and regrouped around Bitola. The Serbian 1st Army, marching for Bitola, encountered heavy Ottoman artillery fire and had to wait for its own artillery to arrive.

Located at 41.0328, 21.3403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles of the First Balkan War, Conflicts in 1912, 1912 in the Ottoman Empire, Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, Battles involving Serbia, 1912 in Europe, Serbian-Ottoman battles in Vardar Macedonia (1912), History of Bitola

St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola

The St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola (Macedonian: Универзитет „Св. Климент Охридски“ - Битола, Univerzitet „Sv. Kliment Ohridski“) is the second Macedonian state university located mainly in Bitola, with faculties in the neighboring towns of Prilep and Ohrid. It was founded on 25 April 1979, but the name St. Clement of Ohrid was not given until late 1994. The number of enrolled students exceeds 15,000.

Located at 41.0319, 21.3147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in the Republic of Macedonia, Educational institutions established in 1979, 1979 establishments in the Socialist Republic of Macedonia

Stadion Tumbe Kafe

Tumbe Kafe Stadium (Macedonian: Стадион под Тумбе Кафе) is a football stadium in Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It is the home stadium of FK Pelister, who currently play in the Macedonian Second League. The stadium is divided into two stands - North, which consists of 2,500 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. Pelister have hosted European cup matches at Tumbe Kafe on four occasions.

Located at 41.0181, 21.3389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in the Republic of Macedonia

Jeni Mosque

The Yeni Mosque (Macedonian: Јени џамија, Jeni džamija), situated in Bitola, Republic of Macedonia, was built in 1558 by Kadi Mahmud-efendi. It is well known for its exquisite decorative ornaments and stalactites. The glazed decorative features found on the Yeni Mosque are the only examples of their kind in the country. Today, this mosque houses an art gallery. Yeni means "new" in Turkish.

Located at 41.0308, 21.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Ottoman architecture, Mosques in the Republic of Macedonia, Bitola

Širok Sokak

Širok Sokak (Macedonian: Широк Сокак, meaning "Wide Alley", from the Turkish word for "Street") is a long pedestrian street in Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. The street is considered to be the centre of Bitola. It roughly starts at Magnolia Square and ends in the City Park. It is graced with neo-classical buildings that contain stores, cafés and restaurants. Širok Sokak is also home to several consulates.

Located at 41.029, 21.335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Shopping districts and streets, Bitola, Pedestrian malls

Bitola Zoo

The Bitola Zoo, is a zoo in Bitola, Macedonia, founded on 1 May 1950 with the help of the Skopje's, Zagreb's, Belgrade's and Subotica's zoos. The Bitola zoo plays a significant role in the sphere of social living, especially in the sector of education as well as the protection of certain animal species. Ever since its establishment as an institution in 1950, the zoo has been constantly improving the conditions in order to meet European standards, but these standards have not yet been met.

Located at 41.0146, 21.3415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in the Republic of Macedonia

Bistrica (Macedonia)

Bistrica is a village about 6.31 kilometers away from Bitola, which is the second largest city in Macedonia. According to the 2002 census, total population is 1,015.

Located at 40.9792, 21.3633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Villages in the Republic of Macedonia