Best Things To Do in Ohrid, Macedonia

  1. Tsar Samuels Fortress

    4.5 (3 Votes)
    Tsar Samuels Fortress

    Historical Site, Fort

    Address: Samoil's Fortress, Ohrid 6000, Macedonia (FYROM)

    The Tsar Samuel's Fortress is located in the old town of Ohrid city. The fortress is named after Samuil who is considered to be the most successful ruler of Macedonia during the Middle ages. In the 10th century, Ohrid city was the capital of the first Bulgarian Empire and archaeologists believe that the present-day fortifications were actually b...Read more
  2. Ancient Theatre Of Ohrid

    Performance, Theatre

    Address: Ilindenska, Ohrid 6000, Macedonia (FYROM)

    Located in the old town of Ohrid, the Ancient Theatre dates back to 200 BC and is designed similar to the Hellenistic, open-air theatres in Scupi and Stobi- indicating that its time of construction was during the reign the Roman Empire. The theatre was actually used for Gladiator fights during the Roman times but was later used by the Romans to ...Read more
  3. Monument To St. Naum Of Ohrid

    Monument, Monastery

    Address: Tsentralnaya Square, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia

    St. Naum was a Bulgarian writer, preacher and teacher who is considered to be one of the 7 Apostles of the First Bulgarian Empire and the earliest missionaries among the Slav community. He is founder of the Monastery of St. Naum and was a pupil of Saints Cyril and Methodius who established the Glagolitic and Cyrillic script. Even today, his cont...Read more
  4. Monuments Of Saints Cyril And Methodius

    Landmark, Monument

    Address: Ohrid, Republic Macedonia

    Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who were Byzantine Christian theologians, Christian missionaries and the founders of the Glagolitic alphabet which was the first ever alphabet that was used to translate Old Slavic Church manuscripts. Their huge contribution to the country made the Orthodox Church enthrone the brothers with the title that...Read more
  5. Gallery Of Icons

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    Art Gallery, Museum

    Address: Clement's University, Ohrid 6000, Macedonia (FYROM)

    A part of the monastery complex and located right in front of the Church of Sveta Bogorodica Perivlepta, the icon Gallery in Ohrid has a vast collection of religious icons dating from the mid-11th century to the mid-19th century. With over 800 years of history showcased here, you can actually see just how much the art and representation of relig...Read more
  6. Upper Gate

    Landmark

    Address: Upper Gate, Ilindenska, Ohrid, Macedonia (FYROM)

    The old city of Ohrid consist of an ancient settlement constructed with classic stone masonry. This particular gate called Gorna Porta is one of the three entrances of the ancient fortification of the old town of Ohrid. The gate, like the fortification, dates back to the 4th century. However, the fortifications are popularly known to serve Samui...Read more
  7. Monument St. Kliment Ohridski

    Landmark, Monument

    Address: Tsentralnaya Square, Ohrid, Republic of Macedon

    St Clement was a notable writer, scholar and preacher to the Slavs. He was one of the most prominent disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius who are credited for establishing the Glagolitic and Cyrillic scripts. His work with Christen Slavs is what made him an iconic figure and the fact that he started Ohrid’s Literary School is the reason...Read more
  8. Robev Family House

    Museum, Architecture

    Address: Boro Sain 10, Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia

    The Robevci House was built by Todor Petkov in the 1860’s for his family since their old house was burnt down. Todor Petkov was a rich merchant and he built this 3-storey house with in Macedonian design and architecture. Notice the beautiful windows that you can see prominently from outside. Walk in and you can find priceless archaeologica...Read more
  9. St. Nicholas Church

    Church, Religious Site

    Address: Car Samoil, Ohrid, 6000

    The St. Nicholas Church is a church complex that dates back to the 14th century and was once used as a hospital during the plague. The visitors would face 40-days of quarantines inside the walls of the church. The architecture of the church is its highlight- notice the stone construction, beautiful frescoes with vivid colours, high arches that a...Read more