Yes, quite a few years ago though. There's a photo up thread of the Alexander the Great statue and that square is where Bears will congregate. Just off the square there is a string of bars including the obligatory "Irish" bar. The city has more statues than any other city I've been to - they went crazy a few years ago building them to stick two fingers up at the Greeks who have a dispute over the name "Macedonia". Both the Greeks and Macedonians both claim Alexander the Great is theirs hence the massive statue which, by the way, has the biggest set of balls on a horse that you'll ever see!
Across the bridge from that square is what's known as the Albanian side of the river and while there are still bars there you'll find it is far more Albanian/muslim. There's a massive Christian/Orthodox cross on the hill overlooking Skopje to remind the Albanians who's really in charge of the country. The team we're playing are Albanian and are known to have a crazy element who will no doubt be looking for trouble. Interesting for a wander but don't go mad. Personally I'd stay with the majority of Bears around the main square. Beers and food will be about a third of the price in UK (check that bars are charging their normal rate and haven't hiked prices up - if they have then move on somewhere else after you've told them to ram it).
If we're playing at the national stadium (Philip II Arena) then it's a 20 minute walk from the main square. It'll be 35 to 40C when we're there. Drink plenty fluids. It should be a great trip both on and off the field
