Lake Ohrid in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.
Lake Ohrid was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, and in 2010, NASA named one of Titan's lakes after it. In 2014, the Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Reserve between Albania and North Macedonia was added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
The towns situated at the lakeside are Pogradec in Albania, along with Ohrid and Struga in North Macedonia. The lake is otherwise densely surrounded by settlements in the form of villages and resorts in both basin countries.
Lake Ohrid is the deepest lake of the Balkans, with a maximum depth of 288 m and a mean depth of 155 m. It covers an area of 358 km², containing an estimated 55.4 km³ of water. It is 30.4 km long by 14.8 km wide at its maximum extent with a shoreline length of 87.53 km, shared between North Macedonia and Albania. Of the total surface area, 248 square kilometres belongs to North Macedonia and 110 km2 belongs to Albania.
There are endless amounts of things to do here. Whether you’re interested in being active, cultural or lazy, you’ll find something to suit your mood.
We were at the lake in the wintertime, and there were still loads of things to do. If you come in the summer, you’ll never be bored.
Sveti Naum Monastery (St. Naum)
This Eastern Orthodox monastery was established in 905 by Saint Naum…who is also buried in the church! Entering into the complex you’ll pass under a stone archway, across a little river and past many peacocks.
The monastery itself is lovely, but once you reach the actual church, which has incredible views of the mountains and lake, you’ll be completely in awe.
Inside are stone columns, well-preserved frescos on the walls and ceiling and of course, Saint Naum! The story goes that if you kneel in front of the cushion, and press your ear to it, you’ll be able to hear Saint Naum’s heart beating…
This was our favourite site during our time at Lake Ohrid, do not miss it. You’ll find this monastery 30 kilometers south of the city of Ohrid, and you can get here by car, taxi, or by boat.
Sveti Jovan Monastery (St. John Monastery)
Another picture-perfect monastery, but this time it’s Macedonian Orthodox. You’ll find this church clinging to a cliff above Kaneo Beach just outside of Ohrid city. The views of the lake from here are outstanding, and if you want to find a peaceful place to just hangout and relax, this is it.
The walk here is great as well. You can wander through the old town, and along the lakeshore, before arriving at the church. To complete the circle, head up the hill along a path into the forest. You’ll eventually arrive at the fort.
Samuel’s Fortress
This was the capital of the first Bulgarian empire, when Tsar Samuel ruled in the 10th century. Today this is a popular spot for tourists. The fortress is well intact and the views from here are sublime.
Church of St. Sophia
This church is one of the most important monuments in all of Macedonia. It’s been home to a number of faiths since 850 – Christian, Bulgarian Orthodox, and Muslim. Inside you’ll find architecture, art and frescos from the Middle Ages.
Ancient Theatre
This theatre was constructed in 200 BC, and is from the Hellenistic period (between the death of Alexander the Great and the start of the Roman Empire). Only the lower section of the theatre exists, but it’s still very impressive. Actually, during the Roman times, this theatre was used for Gladiator fighting!
Check out the Traditional Homes
Ohrid’s architecture is unique. The lanes are narrow and very tight, with houses actually built hanging over the roads. The houses are all painted white to help with the intense heat of the sun, and there aren’t many open areas or yards due to lack of space, and to help avoid the strong winds from the lake.
A few noteworthy homes to check out are Robevci & Uranija houses, and the homes along Car Samoil and Ilindenska streets.
Swimming, Snorkelling and Diving
If you visit Lake Ohrid during the summer you’ll be able to fully enjoy all of the water activities. Even though Lake Ohrid can be visited year-round, all of the water activities can only be done in the summer.
Hiking and Walking
There are a few trails around the old town of Lake Ohrid, but for a more exciting adventure, why not walk around the entire lake?!
If you don’t have about a week to spend hiking and camping along the shoreline, you can make your way to the village of Elshani on the east coast. This is a great starting point for numerous trails around the area. You can also hike to the villages of Konjsko or Pestani from here.
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Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country as the other three in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis are from Roman times. It is unclear how many people the original theater used to seat, as only the lower section still exists. The open theater has a perfect location: the two hills that surround it keep it protected from winds that could interfere with acoustics during performances.
Ohrid, Macedonia: Old Town Fortress and Ancient Theater
Short video of Ohrid, Macedonia's Old Town, from the Gorna Porta (Upper Gate) of the city walls to the Fortress atop the hill, the Ancient Theater on the hillside and Lake Ohrid below. Ohrid is a fairy-tale town, and one of the 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (out of nearly 1,100) that is both a Natural WHS and a Cultural WHS.
OHRID, CRADLE OF MACEDONIAN AND WORLD'S CIVILIZATION, MACEDONIANS ARE THE FIRST NATION IN EUROPE
Macedonians belong to the older Mediterranean substratum...Macedonians are not related with geographically close Greeks, who do not belong to the older Mediterranenan substratum...
Hotel Aqualina Ohrid, Ohrid, Macedonia, HD Review
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Showcasing a playground and views of the lake, Hotel Aqualina Ohrid is located in Ohrid, just 3 miles from Ancient Theatre of Ohrid. The hotel has a sun terrace and water sports facilities, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a sitting area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Superior rooms feature a spa tub or a sauna.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Bike rental is available at this hotel and the area is popular for diving. The hotel also provides car rental. Ohrid Airport is 8 miles away.
Ancient Theatre of Ohrid Top # 9 Facts
Ancient Theatre of Ohrid Top # 9 Facts
EXPLORING Ohrid and Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
SUBSCRIBE: - A collection of my best pictures from my August 2011 visit of the area. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, with a unique aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species.
North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a country in the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in September 1991 under the name Republic of Macedonia.
Macedonia Ohrid 1 Roman Theatre 2014-14
The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country as the other three in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis are from Roman times. It is unclear how many people the original theater used to seat, as only the lower section still exists. The open theater has a perfect location: the two hills that surround it keep it protected from winds that could interfere with acoustics during performances.
During Roman times, the theater was also used for gladiator fights. However, since the theater was also a site of executions of Christians by the Romans, it rapidly turned to a highly disliked site by the locals. In fact, as a result of this dislike, the theater was abandoned and buried by the locals after the demise of the Roman Empire.
Ancient Macedonian theater, since the time of Philip II of Macedon, Ohrid, Macedona
Macedonians of today are DIRECT descendants of the Ancient Macedonians
Ancient Quotes on the Macedonians as Distinct Nation
Philip II of Macedon, conquered all Macedonian peninsula, Alexander The Great MACEDONIAN, conquered an made almost all the world to be only Macedonian land.
MACEDONIA
Macedonians of today are DIRECT descendants of the Ancient Macedonians
THE BIBLE CONFIRM THE BORDERS OF FREE MACEDONIA FOR THE MACEDONIANS
BORDERS OF FREE UNITED INDEPENDENT MACEDONIA ONLY FOR THE MACEDONIANS, FROM ALWAYS FOREVER, BORDERS DURING THE TIME OF FILIP SECOND OF MACEDON
ANCIENT AND MODERN MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE IS ONE SAME LANGUAGE
MACEDONIA THE FIRST, THE OLDEST, THE GREATEST CIVILIZATION FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
Newspapers, articles, quotations, photography, testimonies ...
Macedonian nation has always existed, and neither Greeks, nor Bulgarians can deny that !!! NO BODY CAN DENY THAT!
Сведоштва за постоење на македонската национална свест
Македонска Историја
Историја
Documents of the Continued Existence of Macedonia and the Macedonian Nation for a period of over 2500 years
Macedonian Documents
ONLY ONE NAME WE HAVE, MACEDONIA, FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
FROM MACEDONIA THE WORLD RECEIVE LETTERS, CIVILIZATION, RELIGION (FIRST WOMAN CHRISTIAN IS MACEDONIAN WOMAN LYDIA)
Georgi Pulevski about the Macedonian nation, 1875 year
MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE 16 CENTURY (SOURCE VATICAN)
MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE, THE OLDEST LANGUAGE IN EUROPE, FROM MACEDONIANS BECOME ALL BALKAN AND SLAVIC PEOPLE AND COUNTRIES, AND ALL SLAVIC LANGUAGES
NATIVE LANGUAGE OF MACEDONIANS IS JUST MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
NATIVE LANGUAGE OF MACEDONIANS IS JUST MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
THE BIBLE CONFIRM THE BORDERS OF FREE MACEDONIA FOR MACEDONIANS
Зошто Самоил е македонски цар
Зошто Самоил е македонски цар
MACEDONIAN ETHNIC FLAG
SYMBOL FROM IV CENTURY BEFORE CHRIST-FOUND IN FREE PART OF MACEDONIAN LAND, IN OHRID, IN MACEDONIAN FORTRESS OF MACEDONIAN TSAR SAMOIL, (ALSO THIS SYMBOL FROM HIS GREAT GRAND FATHERS RESPECT AND MACEDONIAN TSAR SAMOIL), THE FIRST MAN OF MACEDONIAN COUNTRY IN X CENTURY, SINCE 11 CENTURY THIS MACEDONIAN SYMBOL IS I PART OF MACEDONIAN CHURCH
MACEDONIANS ARE THE OLDEST WORLD'S NATION
Macedonians belong to the older Mediterranean substratum...Macedonians are not related with geographically close Greeks, who do not belong to the older Mediterranenan substratum...
Macedonians belong to the older Mediterranean substratum...Macedonians are not related with geographically close Greeks, who do not belong to the older Mediterranenan substratum...
THE MOST VALID PROOF, SCIENCE, DNA-TEST, CONFIRM, WE ARE MACEDONIANS AND NOTHING ELSE SINCE EVER FOREVER, WE ARE GREAT GRAND SONS OF PHILIP II MACEDONIAN (IV CENTURY B.C.), MACEDONIAN KING SAMOIL X CENTURY, MACEDONIAN GOCE DELCHEV (XX CENTURY), LANGUAGE MACEDONIAN FROM EVER FOREVER, COUNTRY MACEDONIA FROM EVER FOREVER, WE MACEDONIANS RESPECT EVERY ONE THE SAME WAY HOW HE RESPECT MACEDONIA, MACEDONIAN PEOPLE, LANGUAGE, HISTORY, IDENTITY, CIVILIZATION, CULTURE, CHURCH...
#MACEDONIA, ONE NATION, ONE PASSION, MACEDONIA BLOOD AND HONOR, MACEDONIA IS ONE AND ONLY MACEDONIAN FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
Ohrid macedonie / macedonia
Theather gladiator
Macedonian ancient fortress, Ohrid, Macedonia
Macedonians of today are DIRECT descendants of the Ancient Macedonians
Ancient Quotes on the Macedonians as Distinct Nation
MACEDONIA
Macedonians of today are DIRECT descendants of the Ancient Macedonians
THE BIBLE CONFIRM THE BORDERS OF FREE MACEDONIA FOR THE MACEDONIANS
BORDERS OF FREE UNITED INDEPENDENT MACEDONIA ONLY FOR THE MACEDONIANS, FROM ALWAYS FOREVER, BORDERS DURING THE TIME OF FILIP SECOND OF MACEDON
ANCIENT AND MODERN MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE IS ONE SAME LANGUAGE
MACEDONIA THE FIRST, THE OLDEST, THE GREATEST CIVILIZATION FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
Newspapers, articles, quotations, photography, testimonies ...
Macedonian nation has always existed, and neither Greeks, nor Bulgarians can deny that !!! NO BODY CAN DENY THAT!
Сведоштва за постоење на македонската национална свест
Македонска Историја
Историја
Documents of the Continued Existence of Macedonia and the Macedonian Nation for a period of over 2500 years
Macedonian Documents
ONLY ONE NAME WE HAVE, MACEDONIA, FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
FROM MACEDONIA THE WORLD RECEIVE LETTERS, CIVILIZATION, RELIGION (FIRST WOMAN CHRISTIAN IS MACEDONIAN WOMAN LYDIA)
Georgi Pulevski about the Macedonian nation, 1875 year
MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE 16 CENTURY (SOURCE VATICAN)
MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE, THE OLDEST LANGUAGE IN EUROPE, FROM MACEDONIANS BECOME ALL BALKAN AND SLAVIC PEOPLE AND COUNTRIES, AND ALL SLAVIC LANGUAGES
NATIVE LANGUAGE OF MACEDONIANS IS JUST MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
NATIVE LANGUAGE OF MACEDONIANS IS JUST MACEDONIAN LANGUAGE FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
THE BIBLE CONFIRM THE BORDERS OF FREE MACEDONIA FOR MACEDONIANS
Зошто Самоил е македонски цар
Зошто Самоил е македонски цар
MACEDONIAN ETHNIC FLAG
SYMBOL FROM IV CENTURY BEFORE CHRIST-FOUND IN FREE PART OF MACEDONIAN LAND, IN OHRID, IN MACEDONIAN FORTRESS OF MACEDONIAN TSAR SAMOIL, (ALSO THIS SYMBOL FROM HIS GREAT GRAND FATHERS RESPECT AND MACEDONIAN TSAR SAMOIL), THE FIRST MAN OF MACEDONIAN COUNTRY IN X CENTURY, SINCE 11 CENTURY THIS MACEDONIAN SYMBOL IS I PART OF MACEDONIAN CHURCH
MACEDONIANS ARE THE OLDEST WORLD'S NATION
Macedonians belong to the older Mediterranean substratum...Macedonians are not related with geographically close Greeks, who do not belong to the older Mediterranenan substratum...
Macedonians belong to the older Mediterranean substratum...Macedonians are not related with geographically close Greeks, who do not belong to the older Mediterranenan substratum...
THE MOST VALID PROOF, SCIENCE, DNA-TEST, CONFIRM, WE ARE MACEDONIANS AND NOTHING ELSE SINCE EVER FOREVER, WE ARE GREAT GRAND SONS OF PHILIP II MACEDONIAN (IV CENTURY B.C.), MACEDONIAN KING SAMOIL X CENTURY, MACEDONIAN GOCE DELCHEV (XX CENTURY), LANGUAGE MACEDONIAN FROM EVER FOREVER, COUNTRY MACEDONIA FROM EVER FOREVER, WE MACEDONIANS RESPECT EVERY ONE THE SAME WAY HOW HE RESPECT MACEDONIA, MACEDONIAN PEOPLE, LANGUAGE, HISTORY, IDENTITY, CIVILIZATION, CULTURE, CHURCH...
#MACEDONIA, ONE NATION, ONE PASSION, MACEDONIA BLOOD AND HONOR, MACEDONIA IS ONE AND ONLY MACEDONIAN FROM ALWAYS FOREVER
Macedonian Newsflash 05 04 2010
Macedonian Newsflash 05 04 2010
Porta - Ohrid - Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Porta hotel city: Ohrid - Country: Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Address: Kosta Abras BB; zip code: 6000
Offering accommodation with air conditioning, Porta is set in Ohrid, 400 metres from Ancient Theatre of Ohrid. Samoil's Fortress is 600 metres away. Free WiFi is featured . The accommodation is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
-- Комплекс Porta расположен в городе Охрид, в 400 метрах от античного театра Орхида. В его апартаментах установлен кондиционер. До Самуиловой твердины нужно пройти 600 метров. К услугам гостей бесплатный Wi-Fi.
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Kaneo to Varos Streets - Ohrid North Macedonia
Apartment Kaneo Ohrid Macedonia. ... Further , this property is perfectly situated in the Old Town of Ohrid, called Varos, and is also a...
Orange-Ohrid - Ohrid - Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Orange-Ohrid hotel city: Ohrid - Country: Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Address: Kej Makedonija 103/1 -16; zip code: 6000
Located 1.3 km from Ancient Theatre of Ohrid and 1.5 km from Samoil's Fortress, Orange-Ohrid offers accommodation in Ohrid. Guests benefit from balcony. A TV is provided. The nearest airport is Ohrid Airport, 10 km from the property.
-- Апартаменты Orange-Ohrid с собственным балконом расположены в городе Охрид в 1,3 км от античного театра и в 1,5 км от крепости царя Самуила. В апартаментах установлен телевизор. Расстояние до аэропорта Охрид составляет 10 км.
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Apartment-Studio Downtown Dudanovi Ohrid - Ohrid - Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Apartment-Studio Downtown Dudanovi Ohrid hotel city: Ohrid - Country: Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Address: Dame Gruev 23; zip code: 6000
Offering a terrace, Apartment-Studio Downtown Dudanovi Ohrid is set in Ohrid. Ancient Theatre of Ohrid is 800 metres from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony with garden views.
-- Obiekt Apartment-Studio Downtown Dudanovi Ohrid jest oddalony o 800 metrów od starożytnego teatru w Ochrydzie. Oferuje on taras oraz bezpłatny parking.
-- Апартаменты-студио Downtown Dudanovi Ohrid расположены в городе Охрид, в 300 м от античного театра. На территории обустроена бесплатная частная парковка. В числе удобств части апартаментов терраса и/или балкон с видом на сад.
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Ohrid Lake 奧赫里德湖(歐西湖)
Ancient Theater 橢圓型大劇場
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Ancient Town of Stobi, Macedonia
Ancient Town of Stobi, Macedonia
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While exploring Macedonia, David makes a stop at the ancient city of Stobi to check out the ruins, mosaics, and history behind this fascinating archaeological site. Ancient Stobi is one of the most significant historical finds in Macedonia because of how many eras are represented here… Stobi was first founded by the Kingdom of Paeonia in the 7th century, then eventually overtaken by the Kingdom of Macedon, and later on by the Romans and Byzantines.
Stobi’s importance stems from its strategic position along an old Roman trading route – a road that led from the Danube River (Serbia) all the way down to the Aegean Sea (Greece). Because Stobi was located along this road, it became an important trading hub. The presence of basilicas and religious mosaics demonstrate that the ancient city of Stobi was an early Christian city. There is perhaps no stronger evidence of this than in the baptisterium. Other ruins to see include the Roman theatre and Roman forum.
The Ancient city of Stobi is open daily 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is 120 Macedonian Denar.
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Ohrid, Macedonia. The best touristic spot in Macedonia
Ohrid is Macedonia's most attractive destination, with an atmospheric old quarter cascading down a hill, full of beautiful churches and topped by the ruins of a medieval castle.
The town is notable for once having had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a Jerusalem of the Balkans. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. In 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Samuel's Fortress is one of the main touristic places. The fortress is situated in the old town center. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Tsar Samuel at the turn of the 10th century. Today, this historical monument is a major tourist attraction and was renovated in 2003.
According to recent excavations by Macedonian archaeologists, it was contended that this fortress was built on the place of an earlier fortification, dated to the 4th century BCE, which was probably built by King Philip II of Macedon.
Antique Theater is the only visible monument from ancient times. It is also the only Hellenistic theater in Macedonia, the other three are from Roman times. Only the lower section of the theater is preserved.
Though Ohrid never was an important trade center, it also has a small bazaar consisting of just one street. It starts with the food market. After the market the bazaar begins with a small square. On the square there is a 1000 year old tree and a nice fountain. Above the square the clock tower of Ohrid stands.
As you walk down the bazaar on your left there are couple of stone stores, which is the only section of original stores in the bazaar. In the past, the bazaar was covered with grape vines, protecting shoppers from the sun and the rain. The bazaar ends with the main square that used to be the food market in the past.
Lake Ohrid is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species. It also has lots of swans that are clearly got used posing for tourists.
Generally speaking, the town of Ohrid is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in the country, which is largely due to the beaches and atmosphere.
Apartments Sveti Stefan, Ohrid, Macedonia, HD Review
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Featuring air conditioning, Apartments Sveti Stefan is located in Ohrid, just 2.2 miles from Ancient Theatre of Ohrid. Samoil's Fortress is 2.2 miles away. Free private parking is available on site.
The accommodation has a sitting area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with an oven. Every unit features a private bathroom with a shower. Bed linen are provided.
The nearest airport is Ohrid Airport, 7 miles from Apartments Sveti Stefan.