Macedonian Postcards: Sirok Sokak Street, Bitola
In this episode of Macedonian Postcards we're in the southern city of Bitola.
The focal point here is an historic pedestrian street almost a kilometre long: Sirok Sokak Street.
Key facts:
* Neighbours are Bulgaria, Albania, Kosovo, Serbia & Greece
* The total land area is more than 25,000 square kilometres
* Macedonian is the main language, followed by Albanian
* The country's population is more than two million
* Skopje is the capital and Bitola is the 2nd largest city
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Shirok sokak - Bitola
Od DVD-to Sledi ja zlatnata linija, izdadeno od Opshtina Bitola po scenario na Irena Ruzin.
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Beautifully sunny day, walking around most famous street at the Balkan, Shirok Sokak in Bitola
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Turkish song for shirok sokak Bitola
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STRANCITE VO BITOLA - META ZA LETNI BRAKOVI 19 08 2013
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Easy Riders-Bitola,Shirok Sokak
Bitola is a city in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia. The city is an administrative, cultural, industrial, commercial, and educational centre. It is located in the southern part of the Pelagonia valley, surrounded by the Baba and Nidže mountains, 14 kilometres (9 miles) north of the Medžitlija-Níki border crossing with Greece. It is an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe. It has been known since the Ottoman period as the city of the consuls, since many European countries have consulates in Bitola. According to the 2002 census, Bitola is the second largest city in the country.[1] Bitola is also the seat of the Bitola Municipality. Bitola is one of the oldest cities on the territory of the Republic of Macedonia. It was founded as Heraclea Lyncestis in the middle of the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon. During the Ottoman rule the city was the last capital of Ottoman Rumelia.
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BİTOLA
Bitola,also historically known as Monastir or Manastır; known also by several alternative names) is a city in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia. The city is an administrative, cultural, industrial, commercial, and educational centre. It is located in the southern part of the Pelagonia valley, surrounded by the Baba and Nidže mountains, 14 km north of the Medžitlija-Níki border crossing with Greece. It is an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe. It has been known since the Ottoman period as the city of the consuls, since many European countries have consulates in Bitola. According to the 2002 census, Bitola is the second largest city in the country. Bitola is also the seat of the Bitola Municipality. Bitola is one of the oldest cities on the territory in the Republic of Macedonia. It was founded as Heraclea Lyncestis in the middle of the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon. During the Ottoman rule the city together with Salonica were the two reigning cities of Ottoman Rumelia.Wikipedia
Manastır
Şehir 1382 yılında I. Murat döneminde Timurtaş Bey tarafından Türk topraklarına katılmıştır. Balkan Savaşları sonucunda (1912 yılında) Manastır, Osmanlı idaresinden çıkmıştır. 530 yıl Osmanlı
idaresinde kalmıştır. Evliya Çelebi'nin seyahatnamesinde de belirtildiği gibi, o dönemde şehir, 3.000 hane, 20 mahalle, 900 dükkân, 70 mescit ve camiden oluşan, Rumeli vilayetinin ileri gelen
şehirlerinden biridir.Balkan sinemasının ilk kameramanları olan Manaki Kardeşler'in bu şehirde çalışmaları nedeniyle şehirle ilgili, Osmanlı dönemini gösteren, çok sayıda fotoğraf ile Sultan V.
Mehmet Reşat'ın Manastır ziyaretini gösteren sinema filmi de mevcuttur.
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'nin kurucusu Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, buradaki Manastır Askerî İdadisi'nde okumuştur. Manastır, Osmanlı döneminde İttihat ve Terakki'nin de en önemli muhalif merkezlerinden biri olmuştur.
A Fast Stop in Lively Bitola, Macedonia
Bitola was an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe; an important consulate city, trade center for the Roman Empire and second largest city in Macedonia.
Unfortunately, we only had one hour in lively Bitola that has many historic sights to see as well as a pedestrian street lined with restaurants and cafes. This walking area led past wonderful Art Deco architecture that is, believe it or not, undamaged.
There is an imposing Statue of King Phillip II, Clock tower, an old Bedestan, synagogue which we could not manage to locate and a Film Festival is held yearly, dedicated to the Monarki brothers who went to California in 1903-1904 and came back with the first movie camera. Definitely not enough time in Bitola.
Bitola, Macedonia 19 01 1990
Архивска снимка од центарот на Битола 19.01.1990 год. Снимката е исечок од свадбата на мајка ми и татко ми во продукција на фото видео студио ,,Гина , а музиката е од оркестарот ,,Билјана од Охрид кои свиреа на церемонијата во хотел Битола.
History of the City Bitola in the Republic of Macedonia
Saim Orhan talks to a local from Bitola, who tells him about the history of the city.
Clock Tower in Bitola, Macedonia
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The Clock Tower in Bitola represents city center and is situated in the north part of the most famous Macedonian street -- Sirok Sokak (Широк Сокак - Wide Street).According to some sources the Clock Tower was built in the seventeenth century. Other still insufficiently validated scientific sources and distant folk memory, indicate that the clock tower was built at the same time with the church St. Dimitrij in 1830, during the period of Turkish rule.
The basic building material from which the construction is made is well formed stone and mortar. According to the legend, during the construction, as material for connecting the blocks were used 60,000 eggs, collected from rural households in Bitola. The intent of this was to make the tower walls stronger.
The Clock tower is 33 meters high, set on a square base with sides of 5.8 meters. On the north side it has a semi-circular arched entrance through which up, go stone stairs, spiral derived. At the end of the stairs, is the clock mechanism. On all four sides are built special metal plates on which are mounted clock hands and inscribed Roman numerals from one to twelve. The top part is a small dome which sits on a square plateau, protected with an iron fence.
Things to do in Bitola (Macedonia)
There's tons of videos about Skopje and Ohrid, but what about Bitola? Well, it wasn't in the dumbass guidebooks for travel vlogers, I guess.
However, Bitola (Macedonia) has a lot to offer. For example, Heraclea Lyncestis: the ruins of an ancient city that was both Greek and roman. These ruins are very well preserved and I was fascinated by the fact that Bitola has better attractions than the similar ones in Sofia, Bulgaria and Thessaloniki, Greece. Who knew?!
I like Bitola. The city's a charm. And worth a visit. Let's explore together.
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David Morales Sirok Sokak, Bitola, Macedonia
David Morales Bit Fest Sirok Sokak, Bitola, Macedonia
Longest cultural summer BIT FEST 2012 ends at Monday, 27.08.2012 with event that becomes tradition Shirok Sokak in White.
Patron of BIT FEST 2012, Mayor of Bitola is supporting this important event, promoting a music event with world-renowned DJ DJ David Morales, an artist who manages to carry millions of carefree people into musical journey.
What to See & Do in Bitola, Macedonia
What to See & Do in Bitola, Macedonia
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In this episode, David takes us around Macedonia to show us what to see and do in Bitola.
The city of Bitola is a mix of ancient and modern traditions. It is small enough to easily explore by foot, and will give you the opportunity to get very familiar Macedonian culture. Heraclea Lyncestis is an ancient site just 2 kilometers from Bitola. It is known for its Greek and Roman architecture, especially its colorful mosaic floors, which are exceptional examples of early Christian art. Don’t forget to admire the amphitheater during your visit to the site.
Magnolia Square is the main square of Bitola. There are several landmarks surrounding the square: Mosque, the Clock Tower, statue of Phillip II of Macedon (in the center of the square) and the beginning of Sirok Sokak, the main pedestrian boulevard of the city.
While exploring around Bitola, you have to stroll through the Old Bazaar. This is one of the city’s most important cultural and social meeting points. Stop at the fruit and vegetable market of the Old Bazaar. It’s really quite colorful and lively. See what produce is in season when you go!
The Old Bazaar is a place to get daily errands done and a great opportunity to purchase souvenirs. Next up on David’s tour is the Museum of Bitola, which holds ancient artifacts and memorabilia from the Balkan struggle for independence. The museum itself used to be a military academy. There are several exhibits and halls dedicated to the academy's most famous student - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, also known as the first president of Turkey and “Father of the Turks”.
Sirok Sokak Street is the perfect place to get a coffee and people watch. It’s a Must-Do when in Bitola. If you don’t, it’s like you were never here.
Right outside the city (5-minute drive) is the village of Dihovo, which is a great place to visit on a day trip. Villa Dihovo is a unique experience for all who visit. If you choose to come here to dine, you’ll enjoy a pleasant array of Macedonian specialties and refreshing salads made from vegetable grown on the property. Villa Dihovo is also a bed and breakfast. The only thing with a fixed price here is the alcohol, which is definitely something you don’t see every day.
David also visited a bee farm in Dihovo and was able to try the honey straight out of the comb. The bee farm also sells honey in jars, which is a great gift to take back home with you. Give yourself an extra day in Bitola so you want to enjoy the flora and fauna of nearby Pelister National Park. Hiking is the most popular activity here.
So if you’re ready to dive into Macedonian history and cuisine, consider stopping in Bitola for a few days to take in its rich culture and friendly people.
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