Cevahir Mall is one of Skopje’s newest shopping and lifestyle destinations, and it made headlines the moment it opened thanks to the largest mural in Southeast Europe covering its exterior. Even if you are not planning to shop, the giant artwork on the facade has quickly become a landmark and a favourite photo stop in the city.
The record-breaking mural
The enormous mural that wraps around the building is what sets Cevahir apart from every other mall in the country. Bright and impossible to miss, it turns a modern shopping centre into a piece of public art and gives the surrounding area a fresh, colourful identity. It is worth walking past just to see it up close.
What you’ll find inside
Inside, Cevahir follows the familiar formula of a modern mall: fashion and footwear stores, shops for electronics and home goods, beauty and cosmetics, and a choice of cafés and restaurants when you need a break. The interior is spacious, bright and air-conditioned, which makes it a pleasant escape during Skopje’s hot summer days.
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How to get there
The mall is easy to reach from anywhere in Skopje by taxi, which remains inexpensive across the city, and by public bus. If you are driving, there is on-site parking. Like other malls in the capital it is open every day of the week, with hours that run well into the evening.
Other malls in Skopje
Cevahir is one of several modern shopping centres in the city. If you like to browse, take a look at East Gate Mall, Skopje City Mall and Diamond Mall too, or see our guide to the top things to do in Skopje for ideas beyond shopping.
Good to know for visitors
Like most shopping centres in Skopje, Cevahir Mall is open every day of the week, generally from mid-morning until around 22:00, and it works as a social hub as much as a place to shop – locals come to meet friends, eat and escape the summer heat or winter cold. Card payment is accepted almost everywhere, though it is handy to keep a little cash for smaller kiosks. Between the shops, the food options and the record-breaking mural outside, it is an easy and comfortable stop at any time of year, and a good option if you are travelling with children.
Where to Stay in Skopje
For Cevahir Mall, the best base is the city centre: most sights, restaurants and bus stops are within walking distance, and you won’t need a taxi in the evening.
- Skopje Marriott Hotel – right on Macedonia Square, the most central upscale choice.
- Hotel Senigallia – rooms on a rebuilt sailing ship moored on the Vardar, in the middle of the city.
- Solun Hotel & Spa – a central hotel with a spa, a short walk from the main square.
Browse all hotels in Skopje city centre, compare neighbourhoods in our Where to Stay in Skopje guide, or see our pick of the best hotels in Skopje.
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