Skopje Fortress
Historic fortress in Skopje, North Macedonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Skopje Fortress (Macedonian: Скопско кале, romanized: Skopsko kale; Albanian: Kalaja e Shkupit; Turkish: Üsküp Kalesi), commonly referred to as Kale (from kale, the Turkish word for 'fortress'), is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. It is located in Centar municipality[1] and situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River. The fortress is depicted on the coat of arms of Skopje, which in turn is incorporated in the city's flag.[2]
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Skopje Fortress | |
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Skopje, North Macedonia | |
Coordinates | 42°N 21.4344°E / 42; 21.4344 |
Type | Fortress |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 6th century |
Materials | Limestone |
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