Bitola s located near to the Greek border, in the south west part of the country, and is one of the biggest town in Macedonia with its 122 000 (in the entire municipality), and is the home for 12 consulates. Our trip included a dramatic and beautiful drive, through several mountain areas from Strumica to Bitola, a visit at a hospitable familys home, relaxed strolling downtown, parking fines and visits to historical sites.

Bitola center

The long pedestrian street Shirok Sokak has a lots of old buildings, cafes and an European atmosphere.

My brother is busy dealing with an antiques dealer at the pedestrian street.

German honorary monument in Bitola.After world war 1, the Germans where allowed to build it, to honor their fallen soldiers.  

Parts of my family, my wife, mother and brother, together with the family we visited here.

Bitola viewView over Bitola in the northwest Macedonia, near the greek border. From a hill with a monument of fallen 1:st world war german soldiers.

We had no complaints about the view, from the site, or about the town, and we will of course come back to "The city of consuls"