Ohrid

by Vishal Kumar

Ohrid is a very popular city which lies on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. Situated at a height of 2257 feet above sea level, the city consists…


Ohrid is a very popular city which lies on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. Situated at a height of 2257 feet above sea level, the city consists of picturesque landscapes and monuments.

This is why the city attracts large number of tourists every year.

The city of Ohrid in Macedonia shares its boundary with the cities of Konjsko and Velestovo in the south, Orman, Leskoec and Dolno Lakocerej in the north, Lin in the west and Ramne and Velgosti in the east.

Being one of the oldest civilized cites in Europe, Ohrid of Macedonia houses numerous old monuments and buildings of ancient era. The city is easily approachable through roadways and airways. Nearest airport is the Ohrid airport which is located just 4 miles away from the main city.

Tourist Attractions at Ohrid

One must not miss out the opportunity of visiting the following places in Ohrid at Macedonia :

  • Church of St Clement
  • Church of St John the Divine at Kaneo
  • Church of Sveta Sofija i.e., the Holy Wisdom
  • Ruins of Samuel’s Fortress
  • Autocephalous Macedonian Orthodox Church
  • Monastery of St Naum near Ohrid
  • Antique Theater
  • Tsar Samoil’s citadel
  • Ohrid Lake
  • Museum of City of Ohrid

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