Skopje, Macedonia

The aqueduct is located in the neighborhood of Vizbegovo 1.2 miles northwest of Skopje. It is the only aqueduct in Macedonia, and one of three largest and well preserved in the former Yugoslavia along with Diocletianus Aqueduct near Split, Croatia and Bar Aqueduct in Montenegro. When the aqueduct was built is unclear and was in use until the eighteenth century. Only about 1,266 feet remain. It is assumed that the aqueduct took water from the spring Lavovec (village Gluvo in mountain Skopska Crna Gora), 5.6 miles northwest from Skopje and brought water to the city center.
 

The Church of St. Panteleimon in Gorno Nerezi is a 12th-century Byzantine church located in a monastery complex. The church and monastery are dedicated to St. Panteleimon, the patron saint of physicians. The church was constructed in 1164.
 

The frescoes in the church are famous examples of Komnenian-era Byzantine art, depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ and various hagiographical illustrations. The church was damaged by an earthquake in the 16th century. In the restoration that followed, some of the frescoes in the upper middle region have been repainted. In another restoration attempt in 1885, the larger part of the frescoes in the naos were painted over rather ineptly. During cleaning in 1923, some of the original 12th-century frescoes were restored.
 

The Popova Kula Winery and vineyards are located on the south slopes of the Grand Hill (Veliko Brdo) west of the town of Demir Kapija. The winery was named after a tower, the Popova Kula (Priest’s Tower) which once served as an important checkpoint on the old Roman road that passes next to the location. The original tower has been destroyed and the winery erected a new 56 feet high tower and named the winery Popova Kula.
 

In addition to a wine tasting, we signed up for a cooking class/dinner.