The Best Preserved Byzantine Ruins in North Macedonia

Explore the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in North Macedonia. Below, we have highlighted the best preserved byzantine sites across the country.

Top Byzantine Sites in North Macedonia

Each site listed here has played a role in shaping the Byzantine world. The ruins offer insight into Byzantine engineering, daily life, and culture. For an interactive visual overview of all Byzantine sites in North Macedonia, please consult our Byzantine Sites Map above.

Explore the Best Preserved Byzantine Ruins in North Macedonia

Below is a categorized list of Byzantine sites that have detailed articles.

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Title	Country	Type	Rating	Popularity	Excerpt
Stobi: An Ancient Urban and Religious Center in North Macedonia	North Macedonia	City	4.7	Low	Stobi was a city at the crossroads of major rivers and Roman roads, serving as a Roman provincial capital. Its archaeological remains reveal a rich cultural and historical legacy spanning Paeonian, H…
Heraclea Lyncestis: An Ancient City in North Macedonia	North Macedonia	City	4.5	Medium	Heraclea Lyncestis was a city from the 4th century BCE through the early medieval period, known for its strategic location, rich architectural remains, and role in regional political, military, and r…
Scupi: An Ancient Roman and Early Byzantine Site in North Macedonia	North Macedonia	City	4.2	Very Low	Scupi was a Roman city in the central Balkans. The area was inhabited from the Iron Age through late antiquity.
Tauresium Archaeological Park: Birthplace of Emperor Justinian I in North Macedonia	North Macedonia	City	4.2	Very Low	Tauresium Archaeological Park offers insight into a fortified settlement from Late Antiquity, known as the birthplace of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I and reflecting the region's historical transitio…