Millennium Cross
Millennium Cross
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The Millennium Cross in Skopje is a 66-meter tall cross, built on top Vodno Mountain in 2002 to commemorate 2,000 years of Christianity in Macedonia.
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- Süleyman EserIstanbul, Türkiye22 contributionsThere is transportation from Skopje Bus Station by bus number 25. You will see a yellow bus, where you can buy a bus pass and use the buses in the city at an affordable price. We didn't take it, we paid 50 denars per person in cash for bus number 25. It brings you to the cable car station in about 20-25 minutes. We paid 100 denars per person for the cable car. There is nothing above except the cross! There's a bad and simple café and it's hard for me to say it's worth all the efforts. If Jesus didn't say he would meet you there, you can devote your time to other activities.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 1, 2024
- Maija G1 contributionArriving at the funicular by taxi, it turned out that the funicular was not working in the evening. We decided to walk once we were here. We thought we'd make it before sundown, because it didn't seem that far away. But we were wrong the road was very difficult, in places the road climbs so steeply up that you go the whole body on an incline, and one leg should be shorter than the other :) since the incline and sideways too :). Sunset occurred about a third of the way through. The rest was covered in utter darkness on almost four. It's good to be in humorous company, or it would be bad. Everyone was wearing only a half-liter bottle of water, which was split down the throats. The end crawled, took a couple of photos, admired the lights of the city, and also crawled down, which I want to note is not so easy either. The forest, the darkness, lit up the path with a cell phone. The feet buzzed and hurt for another week, and the grated calluses chewed even longer (although everyone had comfortable shoes).Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 25, 2024
- Frostywasp999Marlow, United Kingdom244 contributionsGreat 360 degree views from top but no toilets or restaurant! Take bus 25 from Skopje centre but only runs roughly every hour, up and back to start of gondola. Buildings at top very run down and gondola only runs every half hour.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 17, 2024
- McNomadGlasgow, United Kingdom86 contributionsTo get there by bus go the local bus station, next to the international one, both under the motorway and get tickets from the grey booth. Only 160 return, my 13 year old was free. Takes 40 minutes. The cable car only runs for 30 minutes then stops for 30. Good view. Avoid rip off taxi drivers.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 10, 2024
- KarenVirum, Denmark9 contributionsNice view from the top of the hill. It was easy to Go there by Bus from the central bus station in Skopje. The Cable Car was cheap compared to cable cars in Western Europe. I can definitely recommend a trip to the Millennium Cross.Visited February 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten February 21, 2025
- lierguoiseVillefranche-sur-Saone, France128 contributionsWe took the cable car up to the cross. (Very cheap) Pleasant time when many Macedonians come as a family to admire the landscape and drink coffee at the foot of the cross. In the cable car parking there is a monastery 50 meters away which is super cute. Very well maintained. It doesn't take much time to do and it's niceVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 17, 2024
- Dimitris GAthens, Greece1,127 contributionsThe world's largest metal cross is half an hour from the Watchtower! Easy road with the car and then you go by teleferic! The village all around is garbage. It also has a drink bar. It is worth a visit but not for the special. The night lights up.Visited September 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 5, 2025
- ExpertReviewer99Leeds, United Kingdom1,765 contributionsWe came to see this as part of a group tour. We got the cable car up to the top and were simply astonished by the views! What a mountainous region we were in. Great view of the city of Skopje itself too. The cross is pretty cool to admire, one of the tallest in the world!Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 5, 2024
- Wulf7731 contributionsGreat view of the city and surrounding mountains. The cable car ride was nice and had great views. You must try the frozen coffee at the juice bar. It is awesome! The one huge drawback is that there are no restrooms on top of the mountain. Please prepare your bladder accordingly. There are portable toilets down in the parking area.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 1, 2024
- ShekeSalzburg, Austria14 contributionsWe went there by Taxi coz we were in a hurry. If you are not, take bus number 25, it will take you there. We then took the cable car up. Beautiful views of Skopje. We enjoyed just being there. There are two restaurants. However, you can take your own food and Picknick on the grass or in the huts. It's a must go!!!!! Wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 1, 2024
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Coryy20
Port of Spain, Trinidad6,351 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I don't know about anyone else but this cross is very special. When it is lighted at nights it brings a sense of peace and calmness to the city of Skopje. It is truly a great idea whoever came up with it. From a distance when approaching the city this lighted cross seems to welcome you or the light just guides you home. It warms my heart every time I see it whether in a video or reminiscing about my time there.
It is located on top of Mount Vodna. It is worth taking a a cable car ride up to see it close up .it is one big metal structure.
It is located on top of Mount Vodna. It is worth taking a a cable car ride up to see it close up .it is one big metal structure.
Written August 29, 2023
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J I
Washington DC, DC12 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We didn't know the cross existed upon arrival, but we quickly learned from the internet that there is a cable car that takes one to the top of the mountain. It's a great ride! And inexpensive! One takes city bus no. 25 from the central bus station (next to the central train station) to a point part-way up the mountain where the cable car starts.
Written January 8, 2024
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Ronald L
Denver, CO3,147 contributions
Oct 2022
The Millennium Cross is 217 feet tall and is located on top of 3497 foot tall Mt Vodno. You can hike all the way up from the city or from the cable car. It is best to take the #25 double-deckers bus from the main bus station or catch it along the route. The bus runs every 40-minutes to an hour every day but Monday. Once at the Cable Car it is a short ride to the top. The cable car does not operate on
Mondays. Once at the top you can walk around the base of the cross and to the sides for different views. The tower was completed in 2000 to celebrate 2000 years of Christianity in the region. Unfortunately, you cannot go up inside the cross and the property is not being very well maintained with trash everywhere.
Mondays. Once at the top you can walk around the base of the cross and to the sides for different views. The tower was completed in 2000 to celebrate 2000 years of Christianity in the region. Unfortunately, you cannot go up inside the cross and the property is not being very well maintained with trash everywhere.
Written October 23, 2022
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jordanellie41
Longridge, UK1,274 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The cross can be seen at the top of Mount Vodno and is accessed by cable car or by hiking. I hiked the Sonje pass from Sonje village which took 45 minutes. It's a giant cross made with metal mesh design and looks around 50 feet tall. It makes for some good photos but in my opinion it's nothing spectacular. However all the views will hide your possible disappointment with the cross itself
Written December 2, 2023
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delagioventu
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg1,617 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
You can see it from downtown, but also take a cable car to get there. From the centre, a cab would cost you around 400 denar, to the start of the cable car, which is 200 denar. Lovely views from above.
Written August 13, 2023
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Dora L
Thessaloniki, Greece22 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We went with a group from Greece
We got to the cable car by bus (but there were also people going up on foot)
There the place was very beautiful, there were tables and small shops selling sweets
There were chemical toilets which unfortunately were tragically dirty
From there we took the cable car and climbed to the cross
The view is amazing up there and there is a small shop that sells coffee
The cross is huge at night, we were told that it is already lit up
Unfortunately, it was very windy and bitterly cold, so we took pictures and left immediately
We got to the cable car by bus (but there were also people going up on foot)
There the place was very beautiful, there were tables and small shops selling sweets
There were chemical toilets which unfortunately were tragically dirty
From there we took the cable car and climbed to the cross
The view is amazing up there and there is a small shop that sells coffee
The cross is huge at night, we were told that it is already lit up
Unfortunately, it was very windy and bitterly cold, so we took pictures and left immediately

Written March 19, 2024
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,305 contributions
Aug 2021
The Millennium Cross is situated on the top of Vodno Mountain to the south of the city. There is a cable car to the top, but I didn't go up as the cable car does not run on Mondays - the only day I was in the city. However the cross can be seen from numerous locations in the centre of Skopje. It is one of the most recent sites, in a city of new constructions, having been completed in 2019.
Written January 3, 2022
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Constance B
Rutland, MA237 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Great views. Caught a cab from the center for $311mkd. Was dropped off at the cable cars. $100mkd for round trip to the top. Very cool 360 views. Not much up top. A few places to grab a beer or soda. Disappointed to see so many street dogs😢. Wish I brought some food. Really sad to see them rummage thru garbage for food. I decided to walk back down to the city. There is a clearly marked foot path. A bit challenging at times (it is steep in some places) but worth the adventure. Took me about an hour. I’m 64 year old female.. felt very safe and enjoyed the solitude.
Written September 16, 2022
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Phyllis S
Norwich, UK22 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
25a is the free bus up to the base of cable car. 100 den (£1) return trip per adult. Views were breathtaking on the cable car. At the top what a mess. Yes views are beautiful but these are detracted from but the immense grot. A good tidy up is desperately needed.
Cable car down was again lovely, but bus trip back to Skopje was hideous. Too many people pushing and shoving so the bus was totally overloaded and left us uneasy but we couldn’t get off even if we tried! Wait by the end of the car park for a taxi is my advice! Don’t get off the cable car either!!
Cable car down was again lovely, but bus trip back to Skopje was hideous. Too many people pushing and shoving so the bus was totally overloaded and left us uneasy but we couldn’t get off even if we tried! Wait by the end of the car park for a taxi is my advice! Don’t get off the cable car either!!
Written February 17, 2020
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,853 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
This is the first and last thing we saw while in Skopje. From our approach on the plane, till taking off on the way out, it lights up the sky. It can also be seen from pretty much anywhere in the city, and adds to a really charming city.
Written August 27, 2020
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Hello, I am going to be in Skopje only on the days when the cable car does not work (Monday and the last Tuesday of the month). Is it possible to go all the way up to the cross by car/taxi? Thanks.
Written March 15, 2024
You can’t go all the way. You go part way and then hike
Written March 20, 2024
100MKD for 2 ways.
Written December 10, 2018
Hi is anyone know do they open for winter (cable car) and yes where can i get cable car time table for winter , we r planning to visit for new year eve so i need this information to plan, thanks a lot
Written December 7, 2017
From October to March the last ride down is at 4:45 pm.
Acc. to their website.
Check in google: Жичница „Милениумски крст“
And you can use translator.
Written December 8, 2017
Yvonne S
Alvesta, Sweden
Vad bygger man bredvid millennium cross?
Ser ut som ett torn nerifrån Skopje
Written November 1, 2017
Hi There,
It will be a Telecommunication Tower.
Written November 10, 2017
Hi, do someone know the frequency (including departure time) of the bus from skopje city centre to millenium cross
Written June 18, 2017
Hi, the bus departures from the city railway station every half an hour, starting from 8 in the morning till 18h in the afternoon. In the period from 10 to 12h is going every 20min. However, you can also wait for it at the Record station in the city center if it is more suitable for you. You can check the schedule at the city transport web page jsp.mk
Written June 18, 2017
There is an official site were is only in macedonian language.
Data on time:
1. low season (winter) - from October to March
Working hours from 10:00 - 17:00h - Monday doesen't work.
Effective time - every 1 hour per half hour. Weekend and holidays time- efficient working every 1 hour per half hour.
Effective working hours on weekdays:
1. low season (winter) - from October to March
Working hours from 10:00 - 17:00h - Monday doesen't work.
Effective time - every 1 hour per half hour. Weekend and holidays time- efficient working every 1 hour per half hour.
Effective working hours on weekdays:
10:00 to 10:30 pm
11:00 to 11:30 pm
12:00 to 12:30 pm
13:00 to 13:30 pm
14:00 to 14:30 pm
15:00 to 15:30 pm
16:00 to 16:30 pm
Last ride down is at 16:45 pm.
2. An average season (spring-fall)
Working hours:
10:00 to 10:30 pm
11:00 to 11:30 pm
12:00 to 12:30 pm
13:00 to 13:30 pm
14:00 to 14:30 pm
15:00 to 15:30 pm
16:00 to 16:30 pm
17:00 to 17:30 pm
Last ride down is at 17:45 pm.
3. high season (summer) - from April to September
Working hours from 10:00 to 20:00. Monday doesen't work.
Effective time:
10:00 to 10:30 pm
11:00 to 11:30 pm
12:00 to 12:30 pm
13:00 to 13:30 pm
14:00 to 14:30 pm
15:00 to 15:30 pm
16:00 to 16:30 pm
17:00 to 17:30 pm
18:00 to 18:30 pm
19:00 to 19:30 pm
At 19:45 last return is down.
The wire cable car doesn't work at all on the last Tuesday of the month because of technical inspection.
Written June 29, 2016
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