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'''Kumanovo''' is city with about 105,000 people located in the northern part of [[Eastern Macedonia]]. Located in the middle of a long valley 35 km to the northeast of Skopje, Kumanovo is one of Macedonia’s larger cities. It is populated by Macedonians, Albanians, Roma, Serbians, Turks, and others.
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'''Kumanovo''' is city with about 105,000 people located in the northern part of [[Eastern Macedonia]]. Located in the middle of a long valley 35 km to the northeast of Skopje, Kumanovo is one of Macedonia’s larger cities. It is populated by Macedonians, Albanians, Roma, Serbians, Turks, and others.
==Understand==
==Understand==
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Kumanovo is on the east-west crossroad in Macedonia. The major road from Serbia to Greece and from Bulgaria to Albania passes near Kumanovo
Kumanovo is on the east-west crossroad in Macedonia. The major road from Serbia to Greece and from Bulgaria to Albania passes near Kumanovo
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The Skopje International Airport is located only 17 km. away from Kumanovo.
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The Skopje International Airport is located only 17 km. away from Kumanovo.
Kumanovo train station is located at the suburbs on the main railroad from Belgrade to Salonika
Kumanovo train station is located at the suburbs on the main railroad from Belgrade to Salonika
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Eurobus is an international coach operator based in Macedonia that has almost daily tours from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia. Prices from 70€ and possible to get student discount. The website of the bus company is available in German - [http://www.eurobus.com.mk/]
Eurobus is an international coach operator based in Macedonia that has almost daily tours from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Slovenia. Prices from 70€ and possible to get student discount. The website of the bus company is available in German - [http://www.eurobus.com.mk/]
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* '''Kumanovo Central Square''' - the central square of Kumanovo features many interesting and historical buildings. Starting from the building of the old cinema Napredok built at the beginning of the XX century as the home of the Manufacturers Association of Kumanovo. Just in front of the building is the statue of Batko Gjorgjija (Brother George) who is the town's mythical person admired as the biggest drunk and ladies-man. Across the streets you will see the nowadays administrative municipal buildings that are called "Kasapski Krug". The town square also features a fountain with a monument called "tumba 4 bandere" that was the symbol of the city center. On the smaller square you will find several monument from the antifascist war as well as a monument dedicated to Tito (Yugoslavia's lifelong President)
* '''Kumanovo Central Square''' - the central square of Kumanovo features many interesting and historical buildings. Starting from the building of the old cinema Napredok built at the beginning of the XX century as the home of the Manufacturers Association of Kumanovo. Just in front of the building is the statue of Batko Gjorgjija (Brother George) who is the town's mythical person admired as the biggest drunk and ladies-man. Across the streets you will see the nowadays administrative municipal buildings that are called "Kasapski Krug". The town square also features a fountain with a monument called "tumba 4 bandere" that was the symbol of the city center. On the smaller square you will find several monument from the antifascist war as well as a monument dedicated to Tito (Yugoslavia's lifelong President)
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[[Image:plostad.jpg|thumb|Main Square]]
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[[File:plostad.jpg|thumb|Main Square]]
* '''Kokino''' - an important megalithic observatory site discovered in 2001 by archeologist Jovica Stankovski. It is believed that represents an astronomical observatory and a ceremonial place. The site is approximately 3800 years old.Kokino consists of two parts. It includes special stone markers used to track the movement of Sun and Moon on the eastern horizon. The observatory used a method of stationary observation, marking positions of the Sun at the winter and summer solstice, as well as the equinox.The importance of the site, detailed by physicist Gjore Cenev, was confirmed by the U.S. space agency NASA. It appears fourth on the list of old observatories compliled by NASA.
* '''Kokino''' - an important megalithic observatory site discovered in 2001 by archeologist Jovica Stankovski. It is believed that represents an astronomical observatory and a ceremonial place. The site is approximately 3800 years old.Kokino consists of two parts. It includes special stone markers used to track the movement of Sun and Moon on the eastern horizon. The observatory used a method of stationary observation, marking positions of the Sun at the winter and summer solstice, as well as the equinox.The importance of the site, detailed by physicist Gjore Cenev, was confirmed by the U.S. space agency NASA. It appears fourth on the list of old observatories compliled by NASA.
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[[Image:St.Nicolas.jpg|thumb|St. Nicolas]]
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[[File:St.Nicolas.jpg|thumb|St. Nicolas]]
* '''St. Nicolas''' - is surrounded by arcades and has a rich interior with galleries, frescoes and furniture. According to an inscription on the south entrance, it was built in 1851 on the same site as a prior church (with the same patron) in the "Varosh maalo".
* '''St. Nicolas''' - is surrounded by arcades and has a rich interior with galleries, frescoes and furniture. According to an inscription on the south entrance, it was built in 1851 on the same site as a prior church (with the same patron) in the "Varosh maalo".
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* '''St. Trojca''' - The Church of St. Trojca (the Holy Trinity) is known as the youngest public religious object built in 1902. This church is a product from the struggles in the XIX century by initiative of the Patriarshy.
* '''St. Trojca''' - The Church of St. Trojca (the Holy Trinity) is known as the youngest public religious object built in 1902. This church is a product from the struggles in the XIX century by initiative of the Patriarshy.
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[[Image:The Church of St George.jpg|thumb|The Church of St. George]]
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[[File:The Church of St George.jpg|thumb|The Church of St. George]]
* '''The Church of St. George''' - The church was first constructed in 1071, and reconstructed between 1313 and 1318 by the Serbian king of at that time, Stefan Milutin. During this reconstruction period, the church's walls were painted with frescoes by Mihailo and Evtihij, among which are depictions of Stefan Milutin and his queen, Simonida.
* '''The Church of St. George''' - The church was first constructed in 1071, and reconstructed between 1313 and 1318 by the Serbian king of at that time, Stefan Milutin. During this reconstruction period, the church's walls were painted with frescoes by Mihailo and Evtihij, among which are depictions of Stefan Milutin and his queen, Simonida.
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===Events===
===Events===
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* '''Kumanovo Jazz Festival'''
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* '''Kumanovo Jazz Festival'''
* '''Days of Comedy Festival''' - it features comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from neighbouring Serbia and Bulgaria.
* '''Days of Comedy Festival''' - it features comedies from several Macedonian theatres and also from neighbouring Serbia and Bulgaria.
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* '''Kumanovo STREETS Festival''' - this year from 4-5 July with:
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* '''Kumanovo STREETS Festival''' - this year from 4–5 July with:
Foltin (MK), Vinsky Project (N), Sopha (B) and Vlatko Stefanovski (MK)
Foltin (MK), Vinsky Project (N), Sopha (B) and Vlatko Stefanovski (MK)
Dani Dimitrovska (MK), Kthjellu (KS), Parketi (MK), Negative (RS)
Dani Dimitrovska (MK), Kthjellu (KS), Parketi (MK), Negative (RS)
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==Buy==
==Buy==
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Shopping in Kumanovo can be a diverse experience.
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Shopping in Kumanovo can be a diverse experience.
Clothes
Clothes
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For a more elite service and fantastic ambient in the old "Kasapski krug" area please visit Fra Giorgo restaurant [http://www.restorani.com.mk/restoran.php?restoran=158&language=2]
For a more elite service and fantastic ambient in the old "Kasapski krug" area please visit Fra Giorgo restaurant [http://www.restorani.com.mk/restoran.php?restoran=158&language=2]
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Of course Kumanovo has many more options for dining out. The prices are relatively cheap and the food offered contains the finest Macedonian and international cuisine.
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Of course Kumanovo has many more options for dining out. The prices are relatively cheap and the food offered contains the finest Macedonian and international cuisine.
Pizza places: Aktuelle, Laguna, Arbesha, Manos, Gino (Tus)
Pizza places: Aktuelle, Laguna, Arbesha, Manos, Gino (Tus)
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-Agora: located in “Garnizon”, Music Type: Alternative and rock
-Agora: located in “Garnizon”, Music Type: Alternative and rock
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-Cube: located in the building called “Garnizon”, small but nice bar, Music type: rock
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-Cube: located in the building called “Garnizon”, small but nice bar, Music type: rock
-Harisma: located in “Garnizon”, with free internet access, modern cafe
-Harisma: located in “Garnizon”, with free internet access, modern cafe
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-Carigrad: turkish style cafe, located in “Garnizon”, quiet and good ambient.
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-Carigrad: Turkish style cafe, located in “Garnizon”, quiet and good ambient.
- Amnesia - disco playing mainly electronic music or Macedonian pop music
- Amnesia - disco playing mainly electronic music or Macedonian pop music
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Hotel Hills - in the suburbs of Zelen Rid - calm and welcoming
Hotel Hills - in the suburbs of Zelen Rid - calm and welcoming
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Hotel Mimoza - One of the most exclusive accommodation facilities in town.
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Hotel Mimoza - One of the most exclusive accommodation facilities in town.
Hotel Lav - Near the railway station
Hotel Lav - Near the railway station
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[[Commons:Category:Kumanovo]]
[[Commons:Category:Kumanovo]]