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🌎  North Macedonia 🇲🇰

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📍  Millennium Cross

✈️  Skopje International Airport (SKP)

🚗  39.1 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 18 minutes

The Millennium Cross, a prominent landmark atop Vodno Mountain near Skopje, North Macedonia, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. It's highly accessible via a modern cable car (Millennium Cross Express) from the Middle Vodno station, which is reachable by public bus (line 25) or private car; adventurous visitors can also hike. The cable car and the immediate area around the cross are generally wheelchair accessible. Visitors can easily explore solo, though it's a common inclusion in guided Skopje tours. Be aware of seasonal restrictions: the cable car typically closes on Mondays, during strong winds, and in adverse winter conditions, so checking operating hours is advised. The approximate cost is very low, primarily for the affordable cable car ticket (around 2 EUR return) and a nominal bus fare, with no entry fee for the cross itself. A typical visit, encompassing travel and time at the summit, generally lasts 1-2 hours. Other useful insights include a café at the top for refreshments and the recommendation to visit on a clear day for the best photographic opportunities.