Ohrid
Top Places to Visit
King Samoil Fortress
King Samoil Fortress – From Plaoshnik take a small path through the woods to reach it. In the second courtyard there are ancient graves, remains of a round ... more
St.bogorodica Perivlepta
St.Bogorodica Perivlepta 13th c. - The church was built and painted in 1295. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary, Perivlepta (from [[Greek] Περίβλεπτος]] is a ... more
St.sophia Church
St.Sophia church 11th c. - Cathedral of Ohrid archbishops. Fourth basilica built on this same spot (the oldest one being a Roman basilica (courthouse)). Present... more
Ohrid Fortifications
Ohrid Fortifications - The whole old town is circled with walls, which are crowned with King Samoil fortress. The first fortifications were built in the 5th ... more
St.pantelejmon – Plaoshnik
St.Pantelejmon – Plaoshnik - It has been very important religious center since early Christian times, if not before. It is the site of the first university in ... more
Ohrid Traditional Architecture
Ohrid Traditional Architecture - When the Turks came they settled on the flat land along the lake and that became the Muslim part of town and the part on the ... more
Top Places to Eat
Pizzacafe – The Big Blue
PizzaCafe – the Big Blue, - city center +389 46 261 242
Ribna Čorba
Ribna Čorba, a traditional fish soup served in most restaurants, mostly as a starter.
Gjomleze
Gjomleze, baked layered pancakes cut in a rhomboid shape, and usually served with white cheese.
Makalo
Makalo, a starter spread made with garlic and yogurt.
Belvedere
Belvedere, - in the city center Tel: +389 46 265 117
Top Shopping Places
Traditional Macedonian Musical Instruments, Filigree Jewelery, Woodcarvings, Items Made From Copper, Or A Cd With Authentic Macedonian Music
Traditional Macedonian musical instruments, filigree jewelery, woodcarvings, items made from copper, or a CD with authentic Macedonian music, can be brought ... more
Books From Ohrid
Books from Ohrid to read on the beach or take home.
The Talevi And Filevi
The Talevi and Filevi are the two Ohrid families who make genuine Ohrid pearl necklaces, earrings and broaches; they carried over this handcraft down from one ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Cafe Galerija
Kliment Ohridski
Cafe Galerija, Kliment Ohridski (city center, just before the entrance to the old city). 08-00. If you like to have your morning coffee at the city center, ... more
Top Activity Places
Go To The Beaches
Go to the beaches - Apart from sightseeing, there are a few different natural beaches, usually the further from the city center the more scenic they become, and... more
