TOURIST PLACES, FACILITIES AND EVENTS THAT MACEDONIANS SHOULD VISIT

Abstract

Identity is a trait, a property, a sense of something that exists and that stands out and differs from others. Macedonian identity is a unique feature of an ancient nation with its own language that existed and still exists on the territory of Macedonia.

The uniqueness of the Macedonian identity is a multi-millennium mosaic layered and supported by a diverse natural and cultural heritage.

The aim of the paper is to strengthen the Macedonian patriotic identity through tourism by identifying tourist places, facilities and events that Macedonians should visit to confirm their continued existence at home, in the immediate neighborhood and beyond to promote cosmopolitanism. Whether Macedonians will make the visit with a physical presence individually or organized through travel agencies, or virtually using the Internet - modern technology for education, is a personal decision of every Macedonian.

The material in the paper is divided into three parts. The first part mentions tourist places, facilities and events in the area of ​​RS Macedonia. We are talking about locations that reflect the continuity of Macedonia and Macedonians from the earliest days until today. From the large number of locations, we single out the most important tourist places, facilities and events that Macedonians should visit.

The second part mentions tourist places, facilities and events in neighboring countries, as well as in other countries on the Balkan Peninsula and in Europe, which should be visited by Macedonians, because they are important for Macedonian patriotic identity and cosmopolitanism.

In the third part, there are listed tourist locations in countries on other continents that are significant for Macedonians and should be visited for the purpose of strengthening Macedonian patriotism, identity and cosmopolitanism.

The selection of tourist locations - places, objects and events are grouped by time period of creation, type (natural and anthropogenic) and geographical location.  

At the end, in the conclusion, we give an overview of sister cities from Macedonia with cities in the world, and there are over 300 cities that Macedonians should know and visit for the sake of tourism promotion of Macedonia and the Macedonian people in the world