Makedonski Brod

Makedonski Brod is a town in Western North Macedonia, on the south-eastern part of Suva Gora, western Karadžica, and south-western Dautica mountains. The Makedonski Brod Municipality, which consists of the town and 50 surrounding villages, contains the historical region of Poreče which is tied to the Treska River. This region has countless old villages with traditional Macedonian architecture. Aside from this, it is known for its several important caves.

Get in
Makedonski Brod and the larger Poreče region is situated in the west of Macedonia, south of Skopje. It can be reached from highway A-2 by taking R1303 east, from Prilep by taking that same road west, and from Skopje by taking R1106.

Get around
Poreče is a relatively large region with villages scattered around it. Therefore, a car or bicycle will be needed to get from place to place.

Churches and monasteries
The Makedonski Brod area is home to one significant monastery and several historic churches.

Events
Makedonski Brod has a unique Easter tradition that involves local men forming human towers by standing on top of one another. The tradition dates back to Ottoman times as an act of defiance and pride in the Christian faith of the locals, as opposed to the ruling Muslim Turks. The tower structure involves some symbolism of Jesus Christ and Christianity.