Old Bazaar, Prilep

The bazaar dates from the second half of the 18th century, when Prilep grew in commercial and economic significance.

[3] Prilep's hexagonal Clock Tower is located at the heart of the bazaar and dominates its skyline.

[8] The mosque sits in ruins after it was deliberately set on fire on 8 August 2001 by locals in response to the Karpalak ambush on the same day, in which 10 Macedonian security members from Prilep were killed by the National Liberation Army, part of the 2001 insurgency in Macedonia.

[9][10] The Macedonian government, with the assistance of UNESCO and Turkish foundations, had plans to reconstruct the mosque three years after it was razed, but the project did not take hold due to opposition from local residents.

[14] The Turkish Bath sits at the northern edge of the bazaar on Goce Delčev Boulevard.

Prilep's Old Bazaar, as seen from Čento Square. The Prilep Clock Tower ( Saat-Kula ) overlooks the main square, and the ruined minaret of Čarši Mosque can be seen in the background.
The ruined Čarši Mosque
Itar Pejo fountain