Place to Visit
1) Holy Annunciation Church
The church is the oldest Orthodox church in Prilep, built in 1838 as a semicircular basilica with three apses and three naves. The church is 32 m long, 26 m wide and 9 m high. It was built by the famous masons Costa Lauco and Riste Taslamiche. In the churchyard is the tomb of the Macedonian revolutionary Pere Toshev. It has excellent frescoes and iconostasis. The iconostasis contains floral and animalistic motifs. It is the work of Dimitrie Stanishev, son-in-law of the famous Macedonian carver Petre Filipovski-Garkata. He carved the archbishop's chair, the honorary chair of Risto Damyanovic and the pulpit. Number 1 on the map
2) Holy Metamorphosis Church
Built in the 14th century, it is a historic church in the centre of Prilep. The church was built in the style of Byzantine architecture and is a basilica with five domes and three naves. It also attracts attention with its frescoes and icons. Number 2 on the map
3) The Prilep Clock Tower
It was built of cut stones in 1858 in the centre of the Old Bazaar in Prilepe after a fire in the Old Bazaar, which was built of wood in 1826 during the Ottoman Empire. Right next to the clock tower is the ruins of a mosque, also from the Ottoman period, but demolished. Number 3 on the map
4) Statue of Alexander the Great
Alexander III of Macedonia, better known as Alexander the Great. His father was Philip II, King of Macedonia. By the time he succeeded his father and was in his thirties, he had created one of the greatest empires in history, stretching from Greece to north-west India. This statue, erected in his memory, is located on the square of the city of Prilepe. Number 4 on the map
5) Church of St Cyril & Methodius
Built in the 19th century, the Church of St Nicholas is one of the largest churches in Prilep. The church is famous for its local woodwork and architecture. It was built next to a small church and is therefore called the Chapel. In the basement of the church are the bones of the soldiers who fell in the Balkan and the First World War. Number 5 on the map
6) Church of St. Nicholas
The church of St. Nikola is located in the Varos area in Prilep, near the "Church of Holy Mother of God". This church is a Byzantine monument. It was built in the second half of the XII century on the ruins of the old Slavic settlement. St Nicholas is a simple single-nave church with a semicircular arched vault, with a three-sided apse on the outside. The beautiful frescoes from 1299 are relatively well preserved. In the lower area the figures of saints and warriors are painted in full size. In the second area there are compositions depicting scenes of Christ's sufferings, and in the third area the great feasts. Above the arch, the figures of prophets are depicted in full size. Number 6 on the map
7) Church of Holy Mother of God
In the upper half of the church, the single nave church of St Mary, which is used only in two rows, has a special place. Unlike the other nave churches, this church is higher and has a semicircular apse inside and outside. According to the literature, the church was built in the XV century (1416 or 1438) by Theodore's sons Paul and Radoslav. Number 7 on the map
8) Church of St. Demetrius
In its present form, it has a cross-planned church architecture with a twelve-sided pulley dome, with the south wing lower than the others. Decorative architectural elements are characteristic of XIIIth and XIVth century buildings. Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, it was found in the records of 1335. Among the old furniture preserved are the carved church doors of the iconostasis dating from the end of the XVth century or the beginning of the XVIth century. As a result of the wrong methods used to maintain the frescoes during the Yugoslav Government, the frescoes have become worse than before. Number 8 on the map
9) Church of St Athanasius
We can say that it is a church that has partially survived to the present day. However, since it is close to other churches in Varos, you may want to take photos. Number 9 on the map
10) Sveti Jovan Bigorski Monastrey - St. Archangel Michael Monastery
Built in 1341 over a basilica, this monastery was used as a centre for Slavic literacy in the medieval period. The frescoes were completed in 1348 and in 1357 King Stefan Dushan of Serbia appointed the monastery as the centre of the newly established Diocese of Zletovo. You have the opportunity to reach the monastery by car. It is forbidden to take photos inside. The monastery still has an active monk life today. Number 10 on the map
11) Marko's Towers - Markovi Kuli
These towers, the symbol of Prilepe, are one of the important buildings reflecting the history and culture of the city. Its origin dates back to the 10th century. The castle is the fifth most conquered castle in the entire history of the Balkans. The medieval city of St. Marko Towers was declared a cultural monument in 1953 and is still a symbol of the city today. Number 11 on the map
Treskavec Monastery (St. Bogorodica Monastery)
Treskavec Monastery (St. Bogorodica Monastery)
12) Treskavec Monastery (St. Bogorodica Monastery)
It is a monastery located on the rocky Zlatovrv Mountain, 8 km north of Prilep, in northern Macedonia. This monastery has been a place of religious significance for over 3,000 years, even before the Christian era. It was first founded as a temple to Apollo and later converted into a Christian church.
The chapel of this monastery has unique frescoes. In particular, my personal favourite is the fresco of the dome, which depicts the Divine Council with extraordinary clarity.
Treskavec Monastery is a major attraction for visitors due to its historical, architectural and artistic value. In addition, being surrounded by natural beauties offers a marvellous experience for those who visit the monastery. The monastery is reached by a mountain path through rocks and grass and is a great incentive for tourists and mountaineers. Number 12 on the map
13) Zrze Monastery - Holy Transfiguration
This monastery, which was originally spread over an area of 7,000 m2 and most of which has not survived to the present day, is located on the slopes of Dautitsa, in the forest surrounded by oak trees. It is about 19 kilometres (30 km) from Pirlepe. The frescoes date from the 14th to the 16th century.
Prilep Clock Tower: Located in the centre of the town, this historic clock tower is one of the characteristic buildings of Prilepe and reflects the history of the town. This is one of the oldest and tallest clock tower in the Balkan region. They even used eggs in the mixture when moulding the concrete. Number 13 on the map
Zrze Monastery - Monastery St. Preobrajenie
Zrze Monastery - Monastery St. Preobrajenie
Places to Food & Drink
1) Kermes
There is a free car park across the street and the food is delicious. You can try Casserole or House Special Širden, Macedonian Salad, Mixed Grill Platter. A problem with all Macedonian restaurants is that smoking is allowed indoors. There is a non-smoking area here. Since there is no physical barrier between the two sections, you can smell the smell of cigarettes in between, but even the separation of this area for non-smokers is a nice thought. Number 1 on the map
2) National Restaurant Makedonska Kukja
This authentic place, decorated in local style, also has live music performance in the evenings when there are group dinners. It is the most suitable place in Prilep for the opportunity to try Macedonian local dishes and rakija. The staff speaks good English. Prices are reasonable. Number 2 on the map
3) Pizza Bar Academy
Prilep is one of the places you can choose for pizza or fast brunch. It is a cafe that will do your job when you go without great expectations. Number 3 on the map