Best of Veles
Veles features a collection of historical and natural sites centered around the Vardar and Pčinja rivers. The city's heritage is anchored by its 16th-century Ottoman clock tower and the Gemidzi monument, which commemorates local revolutionary history. Nearby, the medieval ruins of Marko's Towers and the monasteries of Vetersko and Kozhle overlook the river canyons, while Lake Mladost provides a recreational area surrounded by pine forests.
Monastery of Vetersko
A 19th-century monastery dedicated to St. John the Baptist, situated on a hill overlooking the Pčinja River valley.
Lake Mladost
An artificial reservoir north of Veles surrounded by pine forests, featuring recreational facilities and several restaurants.
Marko's Towers
Ruins of a medieval fortress located on a steep ridge at the confluence of the Pčinja and Vardar rivers.
Саат кула
A 16th-century Ottoman-era clock tower built from stone, standing as one of the city's oldest architectural landmarks.
Велешки Гемиџија
A large monument on the Vardar riverbank dedicated to the Gemidzi, a group of young anarchist revolutionaries from Veles active in 1903.
Monastery of Kozhle
A medieval monastery dedicated to St. Nicholas, located in a remote setting near the confluence of the Pčinja and Vardar rivers.
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