Bitola - Μπίτολα

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The Bitola the Monastery is a city in southwestern N. Macedonia.

At a glance

Neoclassical buildings in Bitola

History

Bitola has been inhabited since ancient times. There have been settlements in the area since the Bronze Age. The area in ancient times was part of Lygistida and was inhabited by the ancient Greek race of the Molossians.

During the 6th and 7th centuries, the area experienced demographic change as more and more Slavic tribes settled in the area. Many houses were built on the site of the now ruined theater during this period. The Slavs also built a fort around their settlement. The city then became part of the First Bulgarian Empire from the late 8th to the early 11th century. The spread of Christianity, the work of St. Clement of Ohrid and Naum of Preslava, took place in the period from the 9th to the 10th century, when many monasteries and churches were built in the city.

During the occupation, 1941-1944, the city was controlled by Bulgaria, which withdrew when it changed sides in World War II.

The majority of Bitola Jews were killed in World War II, while many immigrated to the United States and Chile.

Ideal period of visit

How to get there

By air

By train

Train Station (south of the center, near Bitola Park). Itineraries connect Bitola with Skopje (Skopje) with stops at Prilep (Prilep) and Arrows (Veles).

By road

By boat

Orient yourself

Bitola: Click here to see a map in full screen.

How to move

Cab

Average price € 1-2.50.

Bus

The price of the city ticket is € 0.30, and it is the cheapest way to travel.

What to see

The top of the clock and the minaret of the Yeni Mosque

Magnolia Square

Cathedral in okirok Sokak

Church of Agios Dimitrios

View of the Heraclea Lyncestis, with portico and theater in the background

A typical street in the old market, on Sunday

Gazi Haydar Kadi Mosque

Old market

Cemeteries

French military cemetery

Further away

The Church of the Holy Transfiguration in Gopeš

Entertainment

Bitola Metro Zoo, Tumbe Kafe (Tumbe Kafe b.b.) street, ☎ 389 47 222 956.
City Park, Gradsko Šetalište.
Culture House, Pece Matichevski bb former Leninova.
Olympic Swimming Pool, City Promenade.
The Champions Park, Gradsko Šetalište.
Sport Hall for Children.
Steve Naumov Park, Pecő (Peco Bozinovski).

Studies

Job opportunities

What will you buy

Where are you going to eat?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Where to go for coffee - drink

Where will you stay?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Stay safe

Consulates

Bulgaria, Str. 1 Maj Nr. 53, ☎ 389 47 202963, fax: 389 47 202 947.
France, Str. Marshal Tito Nr. 42, ☎ 389 47 223 192, fax: 389 47 223 594.
Hellas, Tomaki Dimitrovski 39, ☎ 389 47 237350, fax: 389 47 220310, e-mail: [email protected].
Romania, Str. 29 Noemvri Nr. 4/2, ☎ 389 47 233 937.
Slovenia, Str. 29 Noemvri Nr. 4 / II, ☎ 389 70 207959, fax: 389 47 254138.
Turkey, Str. Anesti Panovski Nr. 10 / 1-8, ☎ 389 47 254944, fax: 389 47 253435.
United Kingdom, Str. Marsal Tito Nr. 42, ☎ 389 47 228765.