722 Skopje, city of seven gates / 723 EUROPE Matka canyon relo Cave is located in the Canyon of Matka on the right bank of Treska River near the Macedonian capital of Skopje. Vrelo is a system of two caves, one above and one underneath the water, and a lake. The EUROPE highlight of the top cave is a three meter high stalagmite, called the ‘Pine Cone’. The actual depth of the submerged cave has not yet V been determined, it seems to lie well over 500 m, and therefore some consider Vrelo Cave to be Europe’s deepest underwater cave. The cave consists of spring and crystal-clear water brook, trimmed paths and numerous stone cave orna- ments. When visiting Skopje you will be able to soak up a city with 1000s of year’s worth of history which bear the burden of a turbulent history, heritage through kings, revolution- aries and generals. A city history that is written on the old cobblestones and on a fortress which even today is proudly arched over the city, Skopje is a cultural, modern and economic centre offering an extraordinary setting of where the Mediterranean meets the Balkans. The Old Bazaar passing over the Stone Bridge is one of the most recognisable sym- bols of Skopje. The location of the bridge is in the heart of the city positioned on the greatest river in Macedonia - Vardar. A luxurious walk can be taken along Macedonia Street towards the square. Along the way is the Memorial House of Mother Teresa built in honour of her after she was born in Skopje, in 1910, her great humanitarian efforts led to her winning a Nobel Prize for Peace. iG 3 a p Travel Travel G uide 2 Travel Guide 201 Travel 01 p 3 Ga i.