Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, vi...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport to and back from the Jewish Cemetery
The Shirok Sokak (Wide Street) of Bitola is a popular place to go for a coffee, we may do it to experience the local culture.
A sweet-shop in Bitola is making a Jewish cake, in honour of the loss of its fellow citizens. And it is a good cake too.
Meeting Points
Departure
NI Institute and Museum Bitola
We can meet in front of the City Museum, on the junction of Partizanska street and St Clement of Ohrid street.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Jewish Cemetery in Bitola is the oldest, standing Jewish cemetery in the Balkan. A place of peace and a place of stories.
20 minutes
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Jewish Monument Bitola
The monument was placed by the citizens of Bitola in memory of their lost fellow citizens - the Jewish people. I will tell you stories about that dreadful event of 15 march 1943.
15 minutes
3
Isak Chelebi
See the heritage of the mighty Ottoman Empire in Bitola.
4
The Bitola Clock Tower
See the historic architecture of Bitola.
5
Magnolia Square
See the highlights of Bitola.
5 minutes
6
Shirok Sokak
See the heritage of the mighty Ottoman Empire in Bitola.
7
Bezisten
See the highlights of Bitola.
5 minutes
8
Shirok Sokak Street
See the highlights of Bitola.
10 minutes
9
Sacred Heart of Jesus
See the highlights of Bitola.
10
City Park
In the Park are the pillars of the Jewish Synagogue Kahl Portugal, as a monument.
5 minutes
Jewish Heritage of Monastir - Bitola
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Bitola, or also known as Monastir during the Ottoman Empire, was and still is an important town: It was established by Philip II, father of Alexander The Great; It is on the Ancient Roman Road of Via Egnatia; and it was the town where the international community decided to open consulates to the Ottoman Empire. Today, Bitola is a town with a wealth of cultures intertwined in its streets and residents. Likewise, the remnants of a once thriving Jewish community are scattered throughout the town, and blended in the everyday life as a memory. In this tour we visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the Balkans, we walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood to see where the Jewish once people lived, vi...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport to and back from the Jewish Cemetery
The Shirok Sokak (Wide Street) of Bitola is a popular place to go for a coffee, we may do it to experience the local culture.
A sweet-shop in Bitola is making a Jewish cake, in honour of the loss of its fellow citizens. And it is a good cake too.
Meeting Points
Departure
NI Institute and Museum Bitola
We can meet in front of the City Museum, on the junction of Partizanska street and St Clement of Ohrid street.
