City of Skopje district, North Macedonia

Places to visit near Usje

Usje is a town in City of Skopje district, North Macedonia, home to about 1,054 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Markovi Kuli (3 km), Парк Бановина (4 km) and Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“ (4 km).

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Usje, North Macedonia
Usje, City of Skopje district, North Macedonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Usje at a glance

Location
City of Skopje district, North Macedonia
Population
about 1,054
Coordinates
41.9587° N, 21.4583° E
Places within 50 km
131 (71 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Usje

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Usje: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Usje

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Jane Sandanski - Spomenik (4 km); the best-known is Porta Macedonia (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Usje

49 churches within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“ (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Usje

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Markovi Kuli (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Markovi Kuli · viewpoint · City of Skopje · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Krstovar · viewpoint · City of Skopje · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Canyon Matka · viewpoint · City of Skopje · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Gradiste Kaj s.Brazda · viewpoint · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Orashec · viewpoint · ~5 km
  • Žeden · viewpoint · City of Skopje · ~28 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Usje

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Султан Муратова џамија (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Usje

12 museums within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Museum of the City of Skopje (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Usje

7 caves within 100 km of Usje. The closest is Funky Boot-Cave (4 km); the best-known is Vrelo Cave (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Usje

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Usje
  2. 3 km Markovi Kuli · viewpoint, City of Skopje
  3. 3 km Museum of the City of Skopje · museum, City of Skopje
  4. 1 km Memorial House of Mother Teresa · monument, City of Skopje
  5. 6 km Парк Бановина · park, City of Skopje
  6. 2 km Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“ · church, City of Skopje
  7. 4 km Back to Usje

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From travellers near Usje

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How to reach Usje

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    Within 15 km of Usje

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Usje by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3753Jane Sandanski - Spomenik (4 km)
    Churches2349Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“ (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1232Markovi Kuli (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1931Султан Муратова џамија (6 km)
    Other attractions1317Cevahir Sky City (3 km)
    Museums912Museum of the City of Skopje (5 km)
    Caves57Funky Boot-Cave (4 km)
    Buddhist sites37Monastery of Gorno Nerezi (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Ostrovo Arboretum (6 km)
    Parks45Парк Бановина (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Смилковско Езеро (10 km)
    Waterfalls12Beloviste Waterfalls (6 km)

    Usje: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Usje?

    Markovi Kuli (viewpoint, about 3 km), Парк Бановина (park, about 4 km), Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“ (church, about 4 km), Museum of the City of Skopje (museum, about 5 km), Memorial House of Mother Teresa (monument, about 6 km), Porta Macedonia (heritage site, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Usje?

    131 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 mosques & dargahs, 13 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Usje?

    Jane Sandanski - Spomenik, about 4 km by road; Robert Gajdík – Slavko (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Usje?

    Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“, about 4 km by road; Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Usje?

    Markovi Kuli, about 3 km by road; Orashec (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Usje?

    Start in Usje, visit Markovi Kuli, then Museum of the City of Skopje, then Memorial House of Mother Teresa, then Парк Бановина, then Црква „Св. Апостоли Петар и Павле“, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Usje?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Usje

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Usje’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Usje on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.