Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, visit the Old Bazaar to see where the Jewish people once worked, and we see the many monuments that the local people of Bitola enacted in memory of their fellow citizens. In the process we learn also about the rich history of Bitola and its tasty cuisine.
What's included
- Other
Not included
- Tea and coffee: The Shirok Sokak (Wide Street) of Bitola is a popular place to go for a coffee, we may do it to experience the local culture.
- Snacks: A sweet-shop in Bitola is making a Jewish cake, in honour of the loss of its fellow citizens. And it is a good cake too.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can meet in front of the City Museum, on the junction of Partizanska street and St Clement of Ohrid street.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The listed duration is 4h.
Prices start from 263 EUR per person; availability and rates may vary on the booking partner.
The activity takes place in Bitola.
Languages listed: English, HR, SR.
Other.
We can meet in front of the City Museum, on the junction of Partizanska street and St Clement of Ohrid street.
From 1 to 7 participants.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
