A pretty capital city is one of the best in Europe but has hardly any tourists.
Skopje in North Macedonia has been named among Europe’s top weekend getaway destinations by Slot.Day.
The game review site analysed the highly rated nightlife establishments listed on TripAdvisor versus the cost of accommodation for two.
North Macedonia’s capital is also the cheapest city to visit with an average cost of €38 per person for a weekend in a hotel.
The research found that Skopje has 20 nightlife establishments that are rated four or five stars.
Skopje has lots of Ottoman and Byzantine-era sights in the old town with a 15th-century stone bridge Kemeni Most and the 5th-century Tvrdina Kate fortress.
The hillside old town, Čaršija, has winding lanes filled with artisan shops, teahouses, mosques and nightlife.
There is also Sveti Spas, a partially underground 14th-century church, as well as a huge square with statues and cafes, Ploštad Makedonija, and lots of museums to explore.
There are direct flights to Skopje in North Macedonia from London, with indirect flights available from Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.
Other cities included on the list of Europe’s top weekend getaways were Prague in the Czech Republic, Sofia in Bulgaria, Warsaw in Poland and Berlin in Germany.
Among the worst places to visit are Bern in Switzerland, Reykjavik in Iceland and Valetta in Malta, according to Slot.Day.