Introducing Ohrid

Ohrid is a city in south-west part of Macedonia on she shores of the Ohrid Lake. Ohrid is one of 28 cities on the world that are part of UNESCO, as well as the Ohrid Lake. It has 365 churches for each day of the year. It is also know as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The streets of Ohrid are filled with traditional restaurants and cafes located on very shores of the Ohrid Lake. One of the best tourist attraction on the Balkans filled with beautiful churches, historic monuments and medieval Castle on top of the city.Top three churches in the Ohrid are Church of St. Sophia, Church of St. Panteleimon and Church of St. John of Caneo, as well as the Monastery of St. Naum. The Monetary was established in 905 AD by St. Naum who was the disciple of St. Cyril and Methodius and the creator of the Cyrillic Alphabet. Perfect place to go sightseeing, relax and enjoy.

Written on 08/20/2017 - 05:00 by Shawn Blake

Last modified on 08/20/2017 - 05:01

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Situated on the shores of one of the oldest lakes in the world, a place where you can enjoy the natural beauties of the Macedonian Pearl, all this is complemented by good food and service. Pleasure that is remembered.
Food & Restaurants
It is located in the strict center of the city of Ohrid, on the shore of the Ohrid Lake, with a beautiful view of the city port and the blue lake . Taste the best pizza in the city, perfectly baked in a wood-burning oven. Or if your choice is pasta, fish, seafood or some of the grilled specialties...
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The restaurant OSTROVO is located on the south east side of Ohrid Lake, on one of the two islands of the springs of the river Crn Drim near the monastery of St. Naum of Ohrid and is surrounded by the most picturesque nature in the wider region. The Ostrov restaurant during the winter period offers...

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