Treskavec Monastery – built in the 14th century, set in the beautiful bare scenery. Treskavec Monastery is renowned as the place with the most beautiful sunset in Macedonia. The frescoes inside are good and from different periods 14th, 15th, 16th and 19th centuries. Specially interesting is woodcarving of the door and other furniture in the church. The monks that live here are quiet and keep to themselves. The hike to the monastery takes at least 2 hours, but it is through fascinating scenery. If you go in summer start early, if you want to take the hike in winter, early spring or late fall, ask around before to make sure the path is passable.

Prilep has been mentionedfor the first time in the historical records in 1014. The territory of the city and its countryside were one of the most important strategical, political and military places in this part of the Balkans since many important crossroads, which led from Greece to Adriatic see, were crossing Pelagonija.
The important antique roads "Via Egnazia" and "Via Militaris" had its most natural connection with the whole Balkans, crossing Prilep. The shortest road that connects Venetia and Dubrovnik businessperson with the ones in Thessalonica was crossing Prilep, too. Through the centuries there were many cultures on this space, like Hellenic, Roman, Byzantine, Slavic culture and others too.The most representative monumental complexes from the antique period testofy about the rich history of Prilep : Bedem in Cepigovo, Bezisten between Prilepec and Volkovo, Stibera, Alcomena, Keramia, Colobansa and some places in the city.

The most significant personality of the Serbian epic peotry - Marko Kraljevic /Prince Marko Mrnjavcevic/ made Prilep, his hometown, renown by his oustanding valiant reputation. Markovi Kuli - The Fortress (Towers) of King Marko: Marko's towers, are included amongst the five strongest and most unconquerable fortresses in the Balkans. They were named after the last king Marko, but the studies say that it was actually a much older fortress, originating from the 4th century and the 3rd century BC. Archeological excavations revealed the traces of several epochs - from the necropolis of the early iron period, to remains of the ancient population and of the late middle ages. The fortress consists of four defensive areas. Today, it present a symbol of Prilep.

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