| Ohrid Охрид Ohrid | ||
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| State | North Macedonia | |
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| Region | Western North Macedonia | |
| Altitude | 690 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 389.93 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 42.033 (2002) | |
| Prefix tel | 389 46 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 6000 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | S. Clemente and S. Naum | |
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Ohridis a city of North Macedonia.
To know
Ohrid is the largest holiday center in the North Macedonia. This is demonstrated by the numerous hotels lined up on the eastern shore of its lake up to the border with theAlbania. Many are of a higher category. Ohrid is also a city of art that appears on the list of World Heritage Sites of HumanityUNESCO.
How to orient yourself
Ohrid: full screen map.The main access roads all lead to the streets of the center, perpendicular to the lake.
The old town is perfectly recognizable, as it is located on a hill. At its foot a pedestrian area includes what remains of the old bazaar.
The old town can be visited on foot. Along the coast an artificial promenade allows you to walk to the old fishing village of Kaneo.
Neighborhoods
- Kaneo - Ancient fishermen's quarter at the foot of the hill where the old town stands. It is currently a tourist spot, with lakeside bars and restaurants.
- Ancient bazaar (along via San Clemente di Ohrida) - It still has a couple of traditional stone buildings. There are also two mosques (that of Ali Pasha; under restoration in September 2017) and a centuries-old tree (Chinar tree).
How to get
By plane
- 1 Airport of Ohrid-Saint Paul the Apostle (IATA: OHD) (It is about 10 km from the city center).
By car
Coming from the Greece, you reach Bitola, after which you take the R1101 for a short stretch, then leave it and enter the mountains along roads that are generally well asphalted, but with a single lane.
Coming fromAlbania, you go along the lake, crossing Struga to then reach Ohrid.
How to get around
What see
Religious architectures
- 1 Church of Santa Sofia.
- 2 Church of Santi Clemente and Panteleimon (Црква Свети Климент и Пантелеjмон / Crkva Sveti Kliment i Pantelejmon).
- 3 St. John's Church in Kaneo (Свети Јован Канео / Sveti Jovan Kaneo).
- 4 Church of S. Erasmo (Свети Еразмо / Sveti Erazmo).
Civil and military architectures
- 5 Robevi family home.
- 6 Fortress of Tsar Samuel.
Archaeological sites
- 7 Ancient amphitheater.
- 8 Plaošnik.
Events and parties
- International Kostoski Festivals. They have participants from all over the world, including folklore groups, majorettes, choirs, brass groups and modern dance ensembles.
What to do
- 1 City Beach.
- 2 Cuba Libre Beach & Bar.
- 3 Nemo Beach.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Vila Mal Sveti Kliment, Patcev Methods 10, ☎ 389 46 250 655.
€ 30. Small and quiet hotel on one of the oldest streets in Ohrid, housed in a reconstructed traditional building.
€ 30. Small and quiet hotel on one of the oldest streets in Ohrid, housed in a reconstructed traditional building.Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- 2 Trebeništa - Necropolis of the VII century a. C. which has returned numerous gold artifacts including funeral masks.
