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Stobi is the most famous archaeological site in the Republic of Macedonia. It is located near town Gradsko in the Republic of Macedonia Stobi was an ancient town of Paeonia. It is located on the main road that leads from the Danube to the Aegean Sea. Stobi was built where the Erigón River (mod. Crna) joins the Axiós River (mod. Vardar). Because of its location, Stobi was an important army, strategic, economic and cultural center at the time. Later Stobi was conquered by Macedonians, and later turned into the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia Salutaris. Foundation Stobi developed from a Paeonian settlement established in the Archaic period. Located on the northern side of a terrace, the early town covered an area of about 25,000 m2 (270,000 sq ft). Its proximity to the junction of the Erigón and Axiós Rivers as well as its position in the fertile central Vardar vall...

Topkapi Palace

The Topkap i Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey and one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is located on the Seraglio Point, a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara, with a good view of the Bosphorus from many points of the palace. The site is one of the highest points close to the sea. Topkapı Palace was the main residence of the sultan and his court. It was initially the seat of government as well as the imperial residence. The palace complex consists of four main courtyards and many smaller buildings. There were originally around 700-800 residents of the Palace at the beginning, but during the centuries it dramatically raised to 5,000 during normal days and 10,000 during festivals, approximately. It contained mosques, a hospital, bakeries, and a mint. Construction began ...

Zrze Monastery, Prilep, Republic of Macedonia

Zrze Monastery is located on 1000 meters above sea level at the foot of the mountain massif Dautica, near the village Zrze, approx. 25km north-west of Prilep , Republic of Macedonia. The Zrze Monastery was built sometime in the 14th century by the monk named German, during the reign of Tsar Dusan. But, the rocks beneath the today’s monastery were first populated by monks in the IX century. Also, numerous remnants of the ancient period-pillars, basilica remains, and other exponents speak of the rich cultural tradition of this area. Traditionally the monks lived in carved out stone hollows, from the mountain side cliffs. This is believed to date back to the 3rd and 4th century. The monastery complex consists of the church dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration, church St. Peter and Paul (built later in XVII century). The church has been renovated several times, and the painting is preserved only in fragments. In the 14th century, the church walls...