In 1963, a powerful earthquake has stroke Skopje and much of the historical and cultural sites have been destroyed. Thanks to efforts of local residents a number of cultural monuments were restored, while many unique historical buildings were lost without a trace. The basis of the urban landscape is represented by modern high-rise buildings. The stone bridge across the Vadar River connects the historic city with the new district. It was built by Turks in the 15th century and has miraculously survived to the present day. The stone bridge is one of the major city attractions. Near the bridge there is a complex of ancient baths, Daut Pasha. According to historical data, its construction was completed in 1466; it has long remained the most large-scale building of this kind in the Balkans. Currently, a part of a larger building is converted into an art gallery; everyone can take a stroll through ancient rooms with a domed roof and enjoy the splendor of art. Walking through the historic district, be sure to visit the ancient Church of the Holy Savior. Built in the 17th century it has preserved to this day in its original form. As many years ago, the main decoration of the church is the elaborately engraved iconostasis. At first glance, church seems small, but the fact is that a large part of the structure is covered with soil. In the 17th century the majority of the population of the city was Muslim, so the Orthodox Church shouldn’t be higher than city's mosques. Next to
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