There is something mysterious in its mountain wilderness. It is a true paradise for all pristine nature lovers and a right place for researchers of ancient ruins. In addition to spectacular peaks, lakes and rivers and mystic monasteries its biggest feature is amazing hospitality and cordiality of its people which make the visit of this little country unforgettable. Macedonia wins you over for your whole life. 

The most …
• Alexander the Macedonian was the greatest conqueror in the history of mankind. He defeated the Persian Empire, the Greeks defeated the Macedonian army and led all the way to India.
• Kokino is, according to NASA, the fourth oldest observatory on the planet. Ahead of it are only Abu Simbel, Stonehenge and Angkor Wat.
• According to the writing of the New York Times the cave Peshna in the Macedonian Brod is almost identical to the imaginary cave in the movie Lord of the Rings.
• One of the most kind-hearted people in history, Mother Teresa was born in Skopje.
• Ethnographic Museum near Tetovo under the monastery Sv. Bogorodica is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest ethno museum in the world.

What else to do?
• Let yourself be impressed at a concert of traditional Macedonian folk music, which is just as magical as the country itself and its people.
• Visit Kruševo, which is practically a »living architectural museum«.
• Take a walk on the steep edge of the beautiful canyon Matka.
• If you are lucky to be in Macedonia in July, you must attend a three-day traditional Macedonian wedding in the legendary mountain village Galicnik.
• Discover Bitola’s many secrets of the past and enjoy its neighbouring National park Pelister.

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A long-time meetings industry addict, Gorazd is the Founder and owner of marketing and event agency Toleranca Marketing. He has many years of experience in planning, preparing and carrying out large international meetings and exhibitions. As the founder of the "Power to the Meetings" methodology, he still firmly believes in the power of live events and human to human communication. He is also the author of numerous articles and editor-in-chief of the meetings industry magazine Kongres Magazine.