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Best places to visit in Ohrid

To list all of the places to visit in Ohrid would be impossible. This is a spectacular land of beauty with an endless variety of landscapes. From rugged snow-capped mountains to white ski resorts and turquoise lake waters, Macedonia can satisfy every traveler’s needs. The main square of the town is truly an old and cozy place. It is famous for the fountain that is in the center of the square and a one-thousand year old tree. The tree is hollow inside and legend has it that some time ago, it housed a barber shop inside. Ohrid Central Square is located at the intersection of St. Clement and Goce Delcev Street. The Church of Saint Sophia (Macedonian: Црква Света Софија, romanized: Crkva Sveta Sofija) is a church in Ohrid, Macedonia. The church is one of the most important monuments of Macedonia, housing architecture and art from the Middle Ages. The Macedonian Orthodox church of Saint John at Kaneo, located on the cliff over the Kaneo Beach at the Ohrid Lake nearby the city of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia, is a pilgrimage iman in the country. The age of the cruciform-shaped temple is uncertain but it was probably erected in the middle of the 14th century. The church is dedicated to John of Patmos, the writer of Revelation, who has been by some considered to be the same person as John the Apostle. The construction date of the church remains unknown but documents detailing the church property suggest that it was built before the year 1447. Archaeologists believe that the church was constructed some time before the rise of the Ottoman Empire very likely in the 13th century. Restoration work in 1964 led to the discovery of frescoes in its dome. A fresco of Saint Clement of Ohrid (whose monastery, Saint Panteleimon, is located close to the church) accompanied by Saint Erasmus of Ohrid can also be seen on a wall of the church. The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, 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. Top places to visit in Ohrid you have to see to experience the best of Macedonia’s tourism. So pack your bags and grab your passport because you’re going to want to book a flight to Ohrid... Price range from 179.99 EUR