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= Getting Around = | = Getting Around = | ||
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia | Skopje is the capital of Macedonia<br>[[: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105230406135322200258.00047f01abfb891fab569&ll=41.981187,21.518097&spn=0.186306,0.308647&t=h&z=12|A map marking all the important points is here.]]<br> | ||
*If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options. | *If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options. | ||
#Get on a bus from the station "''Train Station''" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus | #Get on a bus from the station "''Train Station''" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus '''22 '''to the station "''Simpo''" and from there is a 3 minute walk to the hotel. <br>[[Image:http://mozilla-mk.com/images/22.jpg]]<br> | ||
#Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour. | #Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour. | ||
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A taxi starting fair is 50 MKD (~0.8 EUR). From the hotel to the center is no more than 60-70 MKD tops. | A taxi starting fair is 50 MKD (~0.8 EUR). From the hotel to the center is no more than 60-70 MKD tops. | ||
The best local taxi numbers companies: | The best local taxi numbers companies: | ||
*15157 - Lotus Taxi | *15157 - Lotus Taxi | ||
*15152 - Nashe Taxi | *15152 - Nashe Taxi | ||
Buses are running around the city almost all the day till 12:00. A ticket on the bus costs 30 MKD (~0.5 EUR).<br> | Buses are running around the city almost all the day till 12:00. A ticket on the bus costs 30 MKD (~0.5 EUR).<br> | ||
Ask Gorjan for more info if needed. | Ask Gorjan for more info if needed. | ||
= Currency = | = Currency = | ||
The local currency is Macedonian Denar (MKD). EUR is not a currency here and 99% of the time will not be excepted. The Denar runs about 61 MKD ~ 1 EUR. | The local currency is Macedonian Denar (MKD). EUR is not a currency here and 99% of the time will not be excepted. The Denar runs about 61 MKD ~ 1 EUR. | ||
Exchange office locations TBC. | Exchange office locations TBC. | ||
= Emergancy Numbers = | = Emergancy Numbers = | ||
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*192 - Police | *192 - Police | ||
*193 - Fire Department | *193 - Fire Department | ||
*194 - Ambulance | *194 - Ambulance | ||
*+38977550399 - Gorjan Jovanovski | |||
Revision as of 16:41, 21 April 2010
Getting Around
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia
A map marking all the important points is here.
- If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options.
- Get on a bus from the station "Train Station" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus 22 to the station "Simpo" and from there is a 3 minute walk to the hotel.
File:Http://mozilla-mk.com/images/22.jpg - Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour.
- TBC: If you are arriving by airplane, you will be greeted at the airport exit by a waiting cab driver with a sign with your name. He will take you to the hotel, Mozilla will cover all the costs.
Taxi and Bus
A taxi starting fair is 50 MKD (~0.8 EUR). From the hotel to the center is no more than 60-70 MKD tops.
The best local taxi numbers companies:
- 15157 - Lotus Taxi
- 15152 - Nashe Taxi
Buses are running around the city almost all the day till 12:00. A ticket on the bus costs 30 MKD (~0.5 EUR).
Ask Gorjan for more info if needed.
Currency
The local currency is Macedonian Denar (MKD). EUR is not a currency here and 99% of the time will not be excepted. The Denar runs about 61 MKD ~ 1 EUR.
Exchange office locations TBC.
Emergancy Numbers
- 192 - Police
- 193 - Fire Department
- 194 - Ambulance
- +38977550399 - Gorjan Jovanovski