Kumanovo is the second largest municipality city in the Republic of Macedonia after the capital Skopje and third largest town in the country. It is situated in the northeastern part of the Macedonia, near the capital city of Skopje. Skopje airport greatly helps Kumanovo's tourism. Although Kumanovo lies 340 m above sea level, it is surrounded by the Karadag part of Skopska Crna Gora mountain on its western side, Gradishtanska planina mountain on its southern side and Mangovica and German mountain on the eastern side. Kumanovo has a temperate climate.

Attractions

The Church of St. George at the Monastery of Staro Nagoricane is the best known cultural and historical monument in Kumanovo.
The Church of Holy Trinity was built in 1902.
Kumanovo has several important monuments including the church of St. George in the village of Staro Nagorichane, the monastery of Karpino, the Ascension of Holy Mother in the village of Matejce, the church of St. Petka in the village of Mlado Nagorichane, the Church of Holy Trinity, and the Eski mosque, built in 1751.
The oldest and biggest church in the town is the Church of St. Nikolas.
Kumanovo has several monuments dating back to the prehistoric period. The most important ones are: Gradishte, an archaeological place of interest that is situated near the village of Pelince and dates from the Bronze Age. Near the village of Mlado Nagorichane is another interesting site dating from the period of Neolith. Near the village of Lopate is the Drezga place that represents a Roman necropolis.
However, one of the most important sites located near the Kumanovo is the 4,000 year old megalithic astronomical observatory of Kokino, located 30 km northeast of Kumanovo and discovered in 2001. It is ranked fourth on the list of old observatories by NASA.