Heraclea was an ancient Greek city located in the region of Thrace. It was founded by colonists from Megara in the 6th century BC and played a significant role in the area's history. The city was strategically positioned along major trade routes, which contributed to its economic prosperity. Heraclea also had a thriving cultural scene with notable philosophers and poets contributing to its intellectual life.
Shirok Sokak is a remarkable pedestrian street situated in the heart of Bitola. The 500-600 meter long street boasts an array of neo-classical buildings, shops and eateries that offer visitors a unique experience. The avenue is usually bustling with people sitting by the roadside observing passersby as they indulge in Turkish coffee at one of the many cafes along the way. For those craving for some delicious pastries, Broadway Bakery comes highly recommended for their excellent products and services.
Main street about 600 meters. Shops ,coffes and restaurants. We have got some Rain ouside . At the end you will find the tower watch also
Marius pub — Google review
Mediocre street
Murat Cekic — Google review
Very beautiful place. I hope some stores will stop ripping off tourists.
Octa — Google review
Çok keyifli bir sokak uzunluğu 500-600 metre genelde insanlar yola dönük oturup geleni geçeni izliyor .. Canınız börek çörek isterse broadway bakery ‘e uğrayın sahibide ürünleride çok iyi
ertan tiryaki — Google review
Amazing place whit clean air, have a good walk around … so many stores and good old looking infrastructure
Ismail Emran — Google review
Beautiful architecture lined with lively shops. The street tiles need better maintenance.
Jovan GJ — Google review
When I notified waiter that he gave me wrong meal, he started to convience me that I got what i ordered.In menu chicken,cheese,mushrooms, onions, on plate - chicken and rice.
Bojan Šebez — Google review
i love the culture and the walking street with cafés
During the Ottoman period, Clock Towers were built without any religious symbols, reflecting the Islamic culture of religious tolerance. However, after the Ottoman era ended, many of these works were consciously destroyed. One such example is the Clock Tower in Bitola (Manastir), which was converted into a religious object by placing a cross on top of it.
A beautiful old monument from old times. It stands out in the city centre and it shows the craftmanship from the old days.
Filip — Google review
One of the tourist attractions in Bitola. A sign in English and Macedonian about the history of the clock tower.
Paul Meagher — Google review
You have to visit the old center its very romantic 😜
Hrisalena Travel — Google review
Centre of town Bitola. Beautiful city with a long history of merchants and travellers. It is a good spot to stop for a few days "on the way" to Greece (coming from Europe) or vice versa. Be sure to check as much as you can local food stores and enjoy homemade coffee at restaurants... Bitola is a warm and welcoming place.
Bratislav Bogdanovic — Google review
Manastır is a perfect city. And the clock tower is the place that symbolizes the city. The parc is great to rest in city center and there are a lot of parking areas around the parc. First 15 minutes is free. If you are coming to Ohrid for a visit, please do not skip Manastir (Bitola) and you won’t be regretful.
Özgür Tomakin — Google review
There are many Clock Tower's build in time of Ottoman period. All of them are build without any religious signs, as religious tolerance known in Islamic culture.
But like in many other places, after the Ottoman period has been noticed conscious destruction of the works that have remained from that period. One of them has also affected the Clock Tower located in Bitola (Manastir), while it is placed a cross at the top of the Clock Tower, turning it into religious object.
Clock Tower in Bitola was first built in 1664 by Mahmut Bey and On 1830 was rebuilt.
Lutfi Muaremi — Google review
The old clock tower located in the heart of Prilep.
Viktorija B — Google review
Scenic spot in the center of Bitola near mosques and the pedestrian promenade. There's a plaque outside the tower about its history. I don't know if it's possible to enter.
Winston Posegate — Google review
Landmarks of city Bitola. The original clock tower was first built in 1664 by Mahmut Bey when Bitola was part of the Otoman Empire
Nikola T. — Google review
Beautiful city and lively atmosphere.
Henry Defresnu — Google review
The tower is in the park. It dominates the environment, so it can be used orient (and check time).
Dragomir Papuca — Google review
A site of historical meaning from the Ottoman period, but also from the ancient Macedonian period. Bitola is the second cultural center in North Macedonia.
Biba George — Google review
Clock tower from ottoman era. Now in spark at city center
Heraclea Lyncestis, an exceptional North Macedonian archaeological site situated one kilometer south of central Bitola, showcases a variety of fascinating ruins including Roman baths, porticos, amphitheaters and Early Christian basilica. The site's on-site museum is in a neglected state but visitors can still appreciate the well-preserved floor mosaics that depict endemic trees and animals. The location offers a bucolic setting with a small shady cafe nearby.
This was the best €2 we’ve spent for a while. What an amazing site! We wandered around for hours, but like other sites we’ve been to this time of year, the mosaics are covered for the winter.
Still, very worthwhile and well presented.
Mike Simpson — Google review
The ruins are interesting to visit. It’s not as preserved as other archaeological sites seen in Albania for example.
120 mkr per adult
Make sure to ask if the museum is open or the mosaic is uncovered as you won’t be able to see much or understand the history. Wouldn’t be worth your buck if those places are not accessible
Backpack & us — Google review
The guide was very generous sharing a lot of information about the history of the place, and providing us with the social and religious context of multiple eras this city has gone through. A truly exceptional experience and well spent mid-day.
Ivan — Google review
Very interesting archeological site. Just by scanning the QR code near each sector, you get detailed info. You can even use the site's wifi !
Jean Paul Mievis — Google review
I am not a fan of historic places, especially "just" ruins. But this place is not "just" ruins, there is a lot to see. There is a voice guide available through qr code.
The directions may be confusing sometimes but in the end it doesn't even matter.
There is also some VR experience but we did not have a chance to try it. That's history well done!
Zdeněk Šmejkal — Google review
Would like a guided tour, it needs more attention and taking care of. Fixed walkways. The museum didn’t work, and the toilets…
Ljupcho Vasilevski — Google review
Amazing! You certainly should visit it! You can connect to local wifi, scan the QR codes and listen all the info about the place. This Hellenistic/Roman city, was on the route of ancient Egnatia street. You can see now ruins of theatre, baths, water supply and drainage system, Christian churches of 4th century and more. I would propose to them to have greek as an option for this tour.
Dimitra Siaili — Google review
Not so well preserved but totally worth to visit. It's a nice ancient city, a military roman settlement from around the 1st century. The guy working there gave me long explanations in english, was a great tour and for free.
Yonathan Stein — Google review
I had the best experience coming to the ancient city. We had Victor as a tour guide, we are so glad we had him (no extra cost) rather than the recorded tour because he was very passionate and knowledgeable. I loved the tapestry on the floor and learning about it. A definite highlight for us in Macedonia and would recommend it to anyone who visits and wants to see and learn about the history of this beautiful country.
ANDY — Google review
Must-visit spot when in Bitola.
Cheap ticket, nicely organized.
There's a small museum within the complex.
Loved the audio guide accessible through QR codes. There was an AR guide, too. However, it was only available on Android devices.
There's bathrooms and I believe I noticed wheelchair ramps that made at least some parts accessible.
Tip - when you go a bit further down the road, you'll see a small wooden sign on the left left side of the road and opposing the last house in the row. A short walk will take you to a cute waterfall.
Milena Petrovska — Google review
Well preserved ruins!
As students you currently pay 50denares to enter and it comes with an QR-Code audio guide at each room on an info-board.
The paths leading you through the ruins could be better marked as one never knows whether one is on a restricted or allowed area.
Very informative and a must-see. I recommend to go on a cloudy and not too hot day!
Niklas Gatz — Google review
Excellent tour through history. The entrance is about 1 euro per person, it is not crowded and it has a very good app for guided tour and visualization (at no extra cost). During the summer the mosaics are revealed, so it is better to go between April and October. We visited end of March, mosaics were still closed. It is open air so on a good day it can be very hot.
Parking is available free of charge right in front of the entrance.
Adrijana00053dxc9x Bulevska — Google review
Interesting ancient site an easy walk from town. The amphitheater is renovated and apparently set up for current use. Be sure not to step on the frescoes, even if they are not closed off.
Winston Posegate — Google review
It’s actually the best Macedonian archaeological site I have seen. More intact than either Dion, Pella or Aigai. The mosaics here are also more lovely. However the museums in Greek Macedonia are brilliant. All worth seeing. The theatre is also better preserved than those in Greek Macedonia. I’m guessing they had extreme volcanic destruction there. Sad