Struga

by Vishal Kumar

Struga is one of the most popular towns of Macedonia. The host of the international poetry competition known as “Struga Poetry Evenings”, it is also popular for the ancient architectural style…


Struga is one of the most popular towns of Macedonia. The host of the international poetry competition known as “Struga Poetry Evenings”, it is also popular for the ancient architectural style which is witnessed till date in the numerous public and private buildings.

The town of Struga at Macedonia is located in the northern part of Lake Ohrid. The town is just 14 kilometers away from the lake and is accessible through all the local transports there. River Crn Drim divided the town into two parts by passing in between the land. The land of poetry in this European country stands at a height of 698 meters above sea level.

Tourist Attractions at Struga

Some of the very popular must visit places at Struga in Macedonia are listed below:

  • The Nature Museum
  • Cave Churches in Kalista
  • Church of St George
  • Early Christian Basilica in Oktisi
  • Village of Gorna Belica
  • Black Drim River
  • Cave Church Archangel Michael in Radozda
  • Vangel Kodjoman Gallery

Festivals at Struga

Struga of Macedonia is also kw non for organizing numerous cultural festivals including the following:

  • Struga Evenings of Poetry
  • Struga Musical Fall
  • Carnival in Vevchani

One must also pay a visit to the nearby cities and towns of Struga. One such place is the city of Ohrid which is just 15 kilometers away.

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