in the centre of Kavadarci; it was erected during the 18th century. The square structure stands at approximately with five stories. Its walls are thick, with three windows on the fourth and fifth floor. The only entrance is by the door on the second floor, accessible via a stone staircase. On the south wall of the fourth floor remains an opening that was used for defence; the opening on the fifth floor was to dispose of dirty water. Ivan Mazov-Klime House of Culture The Ivan Mazov-Klime House of Culture was founded in 1952 and formed an ensemble in 1953. The Tikveš Folk Ensemble is composed of 115 members and performs choreographed folk songs and dances throughout the country and abroad. City Museum and Gallery Built in 1973 and opened to the public in 1976, the City Museum houses many historical, archaeological and cultural exhibits. The gallery showcases work from local and international artists, organising five to eight exhibitions each year. Sport Kavadarci is the home of several sports teams. The best known are: a professional football club named GFK Tikveš a basketball team formerly known as KK Feni Industries, since 2019 known as KK EuroNickel 2005 a handball club named GRK Tikveš GFK Tikveš play their home matches at Gradski Stadion Kavadarci, while KK Euronickel and GRK Tikveš use the multi-purpose indoor Jasmin Sports Hall. Climate Kavadarci has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa). People from Kavadarci Notable people from Kavadarci include: Andon Dončevski, former football coach Petar Angelov, handball player Stojan Andov, politician Strašo Pindžur, communist revolutionary Todor Gečevski, basketball player Vanče Šikov, footballer Vrbica Stefanov, former basketball player Zafir Hadžimanov, singer and composer Petar Mazev, academic painter Twin towns – sister cities Kavadarci is twinned with: Boljevac, Serbia Dobrich, Bulgaria Gornji Milanovac, Serbia Kemalpaşa, Turkey Kovin, Serbia Makarska, Croatia Năsăud, Romania Panagyurishte, Bulgaria Pernik, Bulgaria Pleven, Bulgaria Rožaje, Montenegro See also Allchar deposit Notes External links Official Municipality of Kavadarci website Macedonian Cultural & Information Centre Official Tikveš Winery Website Cities in North Macedonia Nickel smelters Smelters of Yugoslavia Smelters of North Macedonia