Tags: Military Structure.
The Skopje Fortress (Macedonian: Скопско Кале transliterated Skopsko Kale) commonly referred to as Kale Fortress or simply Kale (from kale the Turkish word for ‘fortress’) is a historic fortress located in the old town of Skopje the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. It is situated on the highest point in the city overlooking the Vardar River. The fortress is depicted on the coat of arms of Skopje which in turn is incorporated in the city’s flag.