{"id":48707,"date":"2026-04-16T23:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/?page_id=48707"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:14:29","slug":"macedonia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/makedoniya\/","title":{"rendered":"North Macedonia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Bansko to North Macedonia \u2013 Travel Guide | vbansko.com<\/title>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Source+Serif+4:ital,opsz,wght@0,8..60,300;0,8..60,400;1,8..60,300&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n :root {\n --cream: #f7f4ee;\n --cream-dark: #ede9e0;\n --ink: #1c1a16;\n --ink-light: #5c5850;\n --ink-faint: #9a9690;\n --crimson: #8b1a2a;\n --crimson-light: #faeaec;\n --amber: #b86a10;\n --amber-light: #fdf0e0;\n --slate: #2a3d5c;\n --slate-light: #e8eef5;\n --forest: #1a6040;\n --forest-light: #e4f5ec;\n --radius: 12px;\n --radius-sm: 8px;\n }\n\n html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }\n\n body {\n font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;\n background: var(--cream);\n color: var(--ink);\n line-height: 1.8;\n font-size: 16px !important;\n font-weight: 300;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 HEADER \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n header {\n background: #fff;\n border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n padding: 16px 0;\n position: sticky;\n top: 0;\n z-index: 100;\n }\n .header-inner {\n max-width: 1100px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 32px;\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: space-between;\n }\n .logo {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 22px !important;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--ink);\n text-decoration: none;\n letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n }\n .logo span { color: var(--crimson); 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}\n .hero-card { display: none; }\n .page-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .sidebar { position: static; }\n .shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n }\n @media (max-width: 600px) {\n .hero { padding: 56px 20px 48px; }\n .page-body { padding: 40px 20px; }\n .dest-grid, .food-grid, .info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .shop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .pull-quote { padding: 24px; }\n .pull-quote p { font-size: 18px !important; }\n .header-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; }\n .border-table tbody td:first-child { font-size: 16px !important; }\n .border-table thead th, .border-table tbody td { padding: 9px 10px; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<header>\n <div class=\"header-inner\">\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"logo\">vbansko<span>.<\/span>com<\/a>\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\">\n <a href=\"#\">Start Time<\/a> \u203a <a href=\"#\">Guided tour<\/a> \u203a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/for-bansko\/\" title=\"Bansko,\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9049\">Bansko,<\/a> \u2192 North Macedonia\n <\/nav>\n <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"hero-inner\">\n <div>\n <p class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Travel Guide \u00b7 Bansko \u2192 North Macedonia<\/p>\n <h1>Day Trip,<br>eating and <em>market<\/em><br>in Macedonia<\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-desc\">A family walk, lunch with friends or shopping in neighboring Macedonia \u2014 everything you need to know before leaving Bansko.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-pills\">\n <span class=\"pill\">To the border: ~1.5 hours.<\/span>\n <span class=\"pill\">3 border crossings in the area<\/span>\n <span class=\"pill\">Prices: lower than Bulgaria<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-card\">\n <p class=\"hero-card-title\">Times from Bansko<\/p>\n <div class=\"stat-row\">\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Border checkpoint St. Lisichkovo<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-value\">~85 km \/ 1 h 20 min.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-row\">\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Zlatarevo border checkpoint<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-value\">~115 km \/ 1 h. 40 min.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-row\">\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Gyueshevo border checkpoint<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-value\">~125 km \/ 2 hrs. 10 min.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-row\">\n <span class=\"stat-label\">To Strumica (meal)<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-value\">~140 km \/ 2 hrs. 00 min.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-row\">\n <span class=\"stat-label\">To Kavadartsi (market)<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-value\">~220 km \/ 3 hrs. 00 min.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"page-body\">\n\n <main class=\"main-content\">\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"borders\">\n <p class=\"section-eyebrow\">Border crossing<\/p>\n <h2>Border crossings in the Bansko region<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lead\">From Bansko and the region, you have convenient access to three different border crossings with the Republic of North Macedonia, depending on your final destination.<\/p>\n\n <table class=\"border-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Point<\/th>\n <th>From Bansko<\/th>\n <th>Working hours<\/th>\n <th>Suitable for<\/th>\n <th>Traffic<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Zlatarevo<br><small>MK: Novo Selo<\/small><\/td>\n <td>~115 km<br>1 hour 40 minutes.<\/td>\n <td>24\/7<\/td>\n <td>Strumica, Dojran, Valandovo, Gevgelija<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"badge badge-amber\">Lively<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Stanke Lisichkovo<br><small>MK: Delchevo<\/small><\/td>\n <td>~85 km<br>1 hour 20 minutes.<\/td>\n <td>24\/7<\/td>\n <td>Delchevo, Shtip, Veles, Kavadarci<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"badge badge-green\">Calm<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Gyueshevo<br><small>MK: Deve Bair<\/small><\/td>\n <td>~125 km<br>2 hours 10 minutes.<\/td>\n <td>24\/7<\/td>\n <td>Kriva Palanka, Kumanovo, Skopje<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"badge badge-amber\">Lively<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n\n <div class=\"tip\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\">Advice for families<\/p>\n <p>For a walk with children and a bite to eat, choose the route through Zlatarevo to Strumitsa. The road is convenient, and Strumitsa offers great parks, cafes, and excellent taverns for a family lunch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--crimson); background: var(--crimson-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--crimson);\">Documents<\/p>\n <p>North Macedonia is not in Schengen, but Bulgarian citizens enter only with an ID card. For the car, a driver's license, a Logbook and a valid \"Green Card\" are mandatory (most insurers issue it free of charge to the Civil Liability).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <hr>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"eat-walk\">\n <p class=\"section-eyebrow\">Family walk and meal<\/p>\n <h2>Eat well \u2014 the closest places after the border<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lead\">Once you cross the border, it takes 15\u201330 minutes to get to a decent restaurant. Here are the most convenient stops for families and groups.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"dest-grid\">\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#8b1a2a;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Strumica<\/h3>\n <p>The first larger town after Zlatarevo \u2014 about 30 minutes from the border. Nice pedestrian area, cafes along the boulevard and good traditional restaurants. Suitable for a family lunch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#1a5f8b;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Delchevo<\/h3>\n <p>Literally 15 minutes after the Stanke Lisichkovo border checkpoint. A small town, separated by the Bregalnitsa River, offering a cheap market, tranquility and authentic local grill.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#6a8b1a;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Gevgelija<\/h3>\n <p>Border town with a lively market and many restaurants. Accessible via Valandovo from Zlatarevo or via Greece (Kulata). Known for its casinos and riverside restaurants.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#8b6a1a;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Kavadarci<\/h3>\n <p>The wine town of Macedonia. Good restaurants with local wine, a pleasant bazaar and a family atmosphere. About 3 hours drive from Bansko via Delchevo and Shtip.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#2a5c3d;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Kriva Palanka<\/h3>\n <p>The first town after the Gyueshevo\/Deve Bair checkpoint. Nearby is the beautiful Osogovo Monastery, which you must visit and where you can have a delicious lunch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"dest-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background:#5a1a8b;\"><\/div>\n <h3>Veles<\/h3>\n <p>A beautiful stepped town above the Vardar River with nice old streets. An excellent place for a short walk, coffee and enjoying the local architecture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--forest); background: var(--forest-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--forest);\">Family restaurants<\/p>\n <p>In Macedonia, restaurants (often called "kafani") are family-run, noisy in a nice way, with huge portions at a low price. Children are welcome everywhere. Lunch for a family of 4 \u2014 about \u20ac30\u201345.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <hr>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"shopping\">\n <p class=\"section-eyebrow\">Grocery shopping<\/p>\n <h2>Chain stores and markets in Macedonia<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lead\">Food products in North Macedonia are significantly cheaper than in Bulgaria \u2014 meat, wine, vegetables, and dairy products are a real find.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"shop-grid\">\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83d\uded2<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Supermarket<\/p>\n <h3>Tinex<\/h3>\n <p>The largest Macedonian chain. Wide assortment, good prices, clean and convenient place to buy local products.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83c\udfea<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Supermarket<\/p>\n <h3>Ramstore<\/h3>\n <p>Hypermarket format. Large selection, excellent fresh produce section and exclusive local delicacies.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83c\udfec<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Hypermarket<\/p>\n <h3>Vero<\/h3>\n <p>A large chain with stores in Strumica and Skopje. Very good selection of local dairy products and meat at excellent prices.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83e\udd69<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Meat and delicacies<\/p>\n <h3>Local butchers<\/h3>\n <p>Pork, beef and lamb at prices below Bulgarian prices. Ask for "dried meat" - a local specialty that is worth it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83c\udf77<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Wine and brandy<\/p>\n <h3>Tikvesh \/ Stobi<\/h3>\n <p>World-famous Macedonians <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wine-types-list\/\" title=\"wine\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"9050\">wine<\/a> at extremely low prices. A bottle of quality wine often starts at \u20ac3\u20135.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"shop-card\">\n <div class=\"shop-icon\">\ud83e\uddc0<\/div>\n <p class=\"shop-tag\">Dairy products<\/p>\n <h3>Dairy \/ market<\/h3>\n <p>Homemade white cheese, yellow cheese, and yogurt \u2014 look for them in the city markets for the most authentic taste.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--amber); background: var(--amber-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--amber);\">Market days<\/p>\n <p>Every town in Macedonia organizes a traditional weekly market (on the so-called market day). The markets are authentic, colorful and have the lowest prices on fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--slate); background: var(--slate-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--slate);\">Customs and quantities<\/p>\n <p><strong>Very important:<\/strong> When entering Bulgaria, you can import duty-free: <strong>only up to 40 cigarettes (2 packs)<\/strong>, 1 l of hard alcohol, 4 l of wine and goods for personal use worth <strong>up to \u20ac300<\/strong>. The fines for exceeding the cigarette limit are steep!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <hr>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"tips\">\n <p class=\"section-eyebrow\">Practical advice<\/p>\n <h2>Before you go<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"tip\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\">Currency<\/p>\n <p>The local currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD). 1 EUR \u2248 61.5 MKD. Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets and gas stations, but for markets and small cafes, be sure to bring cash (they often also accept levs or euros, but the exchange rate may not be favorable).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--slate); background: var(--slate-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--slate);\">Phone and roaming<\/p>\n <p>North Macedonia is not in the EU \u2014 roaming (especially mobile internet) is <strong>extremely expensive<\/strong>. Be sure to turn off your mobile data before the border. Most establishments offer free WiFi.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"tip\" style=\"border-color: var(--crimson); background: var(--crimson-light);\">\n <p class=\"tip-tag\" style=\"color: var(--crimson);\">Fuel and roads<\/p>\n <p>Fuel in Macedonia is at similar prices or slightly cheaper than in Bulgaria. Highway tolls are paid at toll booths, and you can pay in cash (euro\/denar) or by bank card.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <hr>\n\n <section class=\"section\" id=\"food\">\n <p class=\"section-eyebrow\">Gastronomy<\/p>\n <h2>What you must order<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lead\">The Macedonian tavern is noisy and delicious. Here's what you shouldn't miss at the table.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"food-grid\">\n <div class=\"food-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background: var(--crimson);\"><\/div>\n <h3>Grill and kebabs<\/h3>\n <p>Mixed grill for the table - beef, pork, kebabs and "uviyach". The portion is huge, the price is pleasant. Ideal for groups and families.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"food-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background: var(--amber);\"><\/div>\n <h3>Tav\u010de Grav\u010de<\/h3>\n <p>The national dish is baked white beans in a clay pot. Vegetarians love it, meat eaters too. It is often served with homemade sausage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"food-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background: var(--forest);\"><\/div>\n <h3>Shop salad and ajvar<\/h3>\n <p>The ajvar (made only from roasted peppers) comes with warm bread and is a must-have appetizer along with a fresh Shopska salad.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"food-card\">\n <div class=\"dest-dot\" style=\"background: var(--slate);\"><\/div>\n <h3>Breakfast burek<\/h3>\n <p>Burek shops open early. Crispy dough with minced meat or cheese, always combined with a glass of cold ayran.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <div class=\"pull-quote\">\n <p>\u201e"A short drive, another country, great prices and amazing cuisine \u2014 Macedonia is the perfect neighboring destination from Bansko."\"<\/p>\n <cite>vbansko.com \u00b7 Travel<\/cite>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/main>\n\n <aside class=\"sidebar\">\n\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n <p class=\"sidebar-title\">Contents<\/p>\n <ul class=\"toc-list\">\n <li><a href=\"#borders\"><span class=\"toc-num\">01<\/span>Border crossings<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#eat-walk\"><span class=\"toc-num\">02<\/span>Walk and eat<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#shopping\"><span class=\"toc-num\">03<\/span>Chains and markets<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#tips\"><span class=\"toc-num\">04<\/span>Before you go<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#food\"><span class=\"toc-num\">05<\/span>What to order<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n <p class=\"sidebar-title\">Fast facts<\/p>\n <div class=\"quick-facts\">\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Nearest border<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">St. Lisichkovo (~85 km)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Currency<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">Denar (MKD)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">1 EUR<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">\u2248 61.5 MKD<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Car documents<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">Green card, Registration document<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Mobile data<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">Turn it off! (Expensive roaming)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Lunch for family<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">\u20ac30\u201345 (4 people)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"fact-row\">\n <span class=\"fact-key\">Customs (cigarettes)<\/span>\n <span class=\"fact-val\">Up to 2 packs per person<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n <p class=\"sidebar-title\">3 border crossings<\/p>\n <div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\">\n <div class=\"sidebar-border-item\">\n <p class=\"b-name\">Stanke Lisichkovo<\/p>\n <p class=\"b-desc\">85 km \u00b7 24\/7 \u00b7 Delchevo direction<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"sidebar-border-item\">\n <p class=\"b-name\">Zlatarevo<\/p>\n <p class=\"b-desc\">115 km \u00b7 24\/7 \u00b7 Strumica direction<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"sidebar-border-item\">\n <p class=\"b-name\">Gyueshevo (Deve Bair)<\/p>\n <p class=\"b-desc\">125 km \u00b7 24\/7 \u00b7 Skopje direction<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\n <p class=\"sidebar-title\">When to travel<\/p>\n <div class=\"season-grid\">\n <div class=\"season-item\">\n <p class=\"s-name\">\ud83c\udf38 Spring<\/p>\n <p class=\"s-desc\">Quiet, markets full, nice weather<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"season-item\">\n <p class=\"s-name\">\u2600\ufe0f Summer<\/p>\n <p class=\"s-desc\">Hot, fresh fruit, evening walks<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"season-item\">\n <p class=\"s-name\">\ud83c\udf42 Autumn<\/p>\n <p class=\"s-desc\">Grape harvest, wine, ajvara season<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"season-item\">\n <p class=\"s-name\">\u2744\ufe0f Winter<\/p>\n <p class=\"s-desc\">Quiet, affordable, excellent grill by the stove<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u041e\u0442 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0434\u043e \u0421\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0438\u044f \u2013 \u041f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e | vbansko.com vbansko.com \u041d\u0430\u0447\u0430\u043b\u043e \u203a \u041f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u203a \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2192 \u0421\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0438\u044f \u041f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u00b7 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2192 \u0421\u0435\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0430 \u041c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0420\u0430\u0437\u0445\u043e\u0434\u043a\u0430,\u0445\u0430\u043f\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u0438 \u043f\u0430\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0432 \u041c\u0430\u043a\u0435\u0434\u043e\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0421\u0435\u043c\u0435\u0439\u043d\u0430 \u0440\u0430\u0437\u0445\u043e\u0434\u043a\u0430, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-48707","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"cubewp_post_meta":[],"taxonomies":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48707"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48707\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48726,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/48707\/revisions\/48726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}