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Kratovo
Towers and bridges
A hill town of stone houses and medieval towers, with arched bridges over its river.
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About Kratovo
Houses climb the steep sides of a deep basin, medieval towers keep watch and small stone bridges cross the river below. For centuries it was an important mining town.
Our take
- Medieval towers
- Arched stone bridges
- Old mining town
- Address
- Kratovo, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Skopje guide
- Price guide
- € (sights price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kratovo before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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