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North Macedonia is a fantastic country to visit offering its visitors a great holiday. Jam-packed with popular tourist attractions, picking what to see in Prilep may be difficult for tourists with limited time.
Amble along with me as my Prilep blog will help you find some of the top things to do in Prilep.
In my opinion, 2 days in Prilep is good time to see the best that city has to offer. But if you can spare couple of days more that’s even better, you can take the sights more slowly. Here is a combined list of best tourist places in Prilep as well as some of the best things to do in Prilep.
1. Treskavec Monastery
Treskavec Monastery is a religious complex founded centuries ago.
Check out the monastery’s pharmacy, dating back hundred of years, and still in operation. The magnificent library houses countless books, mostly old religious works, and is in very good condition.
Quick Facts:
- Located on the Mount Zlatovrv, the christian monastery is built in Byzantine architecture style.
- The christian monastery was built somewhere around 12th century.
2. Markovi Kuli
Markovi Kuli are the ruins of an erstwhile castle located in Prilep.
Quick Facts:
- It is Prince Marko who is credited with creating this marvelous castle ruins.
- It was in 1965 when it was established.
- The castle ruins is located near the village of Varoš.
- The castle ruins is named after Serbian Prince Marko Mrnjavčević from middle ages.
With so much to offer, no wonder Markovi Kuli is one of the top things to do in Prilep.
3. Prilep Lake
Prilep Lake is a calm and beautiful body of water located in Prilep.
Paddleboats may be rented and are ideal for those who want to be part of the tranquility. Happy bikers would love to bike in the beautiful trails run through the lake.
4. Aqua Park Salida
On a hot summer day there can’t be a better idea than to visit Aqua Park Salida.
The water park has several fun rides, water slides, tubing wave pool and a wave machine.
Life guards as well as staff keep watch on the guests at all times. In Aqua Park Salida you will find conveniences such as changing rooms, towels to rent, and can swimsuit on sale.
5. Mound of the Unbeaten
Loacted in central Prilep, Mound of the Unbeaten is a large memorial complex.
The memorial serves as a symbol, a remembrance and a stark reminder.
The attached museum is informative if you want to explore more. Even if you might not relate, please be respectful and if possible pay your homage.
Quick Facts:
- Bogdan Bogdanović is the famed artist behind it.
- The memorial complex was built somewhere around 1961.
- The memorial complex was opened on 1961.
- The memorial complex is dedicated to the Macedonians who lost their lives in the World War II.
Add it to your Prilep trip if you have time.
Address: Czar Samoil, Prilep, North Macedonia
6. Old Clocktower
A rustic looking clock tower located bang in the heart of Prilep.
Quick Facts:
- The clock tower was built somewhere around 1826.
Address: Republikanska, Prilep, North Macedonia
But beyond the famous attractions in Prilep, there is something that pulls you back again and again, perhaps it’s the city’s charm. All in all, whether you are a backpacker, a solo traveler, slow traveler, a female traveler or a couple there are plenty of interesting things to do in Prilep for everyone.
And if you plan it well, these popular tourist attractions in Prilep can be easily covered in a short itinerary. So what are Prilep sights to see or you have already been here? Let me know in the comments along with your tips and experiences.