there are not many things tourists would buy from this bazaar, and for once, it is actually not overrun by souvenir and trinket stalls. this is definitely one of the more authentic bazaars where many locals frequent. as for the various hans and hammams in the bazaar, keep in mind many are already converted or repurposed eg retail shops or art galleries. the building structure is still there, however, it is no longer used or preserved for tourists to learn about the history (except Suli han)

There is not a lot to see site wise in Skopje that was not built in the past 20 years, so a stroll around the old town makes a refreshing change from the rest of the city. The streets are narrow and either cobbled or paved and lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A pleasant way to spend an hour or two.

I am temporarily living in Skopje and this is one of my favorite place to visit so far. It is a good combination of old ottoman architecture (the hammams, inns and numerous mosques) and newer more contemporary architecture (the museums and hotels). If you are visiting Skopje I would recommend visiting the Old Bazaar and dine in some of the small traditional restaurants and drink some traditional Turkish tea or coffee that go well with "baklava" (pastry filled with nuts).