Fortress of King Samuel
Ohrid, Samuil's Fortress 
Perhaps there are no tourists who would have visited Ohrid and did not visit the fortress of King Samuel. This landmark of Macedonia, as a rule, is one of the first to be on the mandatory list of excursions, second only to the famous Ohrid lake.
Ancient Amphitheater Ohrid
Ohrid, Ul. Braka Miladinovici 
In the old center of Ohrid not far from the sea coast is the ancient Hellenic amphitheater. It was discovered relatively recently and quite by accident. Meanwhile, the construction dates back to the 200th year BC
Monastery of St. Naum
Ohrid 
Excursions to the sights of Macedonia can not be imagined without visiting the monastery of St. Naum. It is one of the oldest and revered abodes on the territory of the present Macedonian Republic. According to historians, the time of the monastery of St. Naum dates back to the end of the 9th century
Museum on the water at Lake Ohrid
Ohrid, Gradishte 
About three thousand years ago on the peninsula Hradiste in Ohrid Lake there was a small fishing village. He stood directly on the water, on a high wooden deck about 20 meters from the shore. "Wooden Island" connected to the land with a strong drawbridge
Galichitsa National Park
Trpejca 
Galichitsa National Park is a real outlet for tourists who came to Macedonia from the noisy megacities. Here you also have a beautiful nature with unique and only here flowers and trees, and a lot of historical and ethnographic sights.
Lake Prespa
Ohrid, Prespe Lake 
Lake Prespa - second pearl of Macedonia. The first is traditionally considered, of course, Ohrid Lake. If Ohrid is entirely in the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, then she must share Lake Prespa with Greece and Albania
Ohrid Lake
Ohrid, Ohrid Lake 
Ohrid Lake rightfully is considered the national treasure of Macedonia. This is the oldest lake in the Balkans, whose age, according to scientists, at least five million years. Despite such a long existence, Lake Ohrid remains to this day very clean.
Plaeshnik
Ohrid, Ul. Kaneo Plaoshnik Pateka 
On the eastern coast of Ohrid Lake in a beautiful wooded area near the Samuil hardness there is a large archeological site known as Plaoshnik. Most of the territory is occupied by the monastery of St. Panteleimon, restored according to the old original drawings.
Church of St. John Caneo
Ohrid, Ul. Kosta Abras 
In Macedonia, old churches can not be counted, but if you choose which ones to visit, you should first of all call the church of St. John Caneo. The medieval abode is in Ohrid, the spiritual center of Macedonia. This stony church can not be confused with any other.
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ohrid
Ohrid, Argir Marincev 
Church of the Holy Virgin in Ohrid is one of the most ancient buildings of the city . This is a unique attraction of the old center, famous among tourists, pilgrims and numerous parishioners. The church is a monument of Byzantine architecture and painting
Church of St. Sophia in Ohrid
Ohrid, Ul. Ilidenska 
One of the most important monuments of Macedonia - the Church of St. Sophia in Ohrid - appeared in the 11th century AD. Originally it was the cathedral of Bulgarian archbishops, and during the reign of the Ottoman Empire it was a mosque.
The ancient Macedonian town of Ohrid is located on the eastern coast of the same lake near the Albanian border. It is an incredibly beautiful and picturesque town, existing exclusively on tourism revenues. But we must admit that there really is something to see in Ohrid. In other words, it is a real treasury of Macedonian culture and history.
But the main attraction of Ohrid can rightfully be called Ohrid Lake - the largest and deepest in Europe. It was formed in the prehistoric period by the use of lithospheric blocks. Ohrid Lake literally sets the mood for the whole city and shapes its landscapes. And the landscapes are not ordinary, but very attractive and spodvigayuschie to travel. Ohrid and the lake have been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1979.
Despite the Greek origin of Ohrid, there are practically no monuments of ancient Hellenic culture on the territory of the city . True, the fragments of the ancient Greek columns still meet in some places . The fact is that after the seizure of Lichnid by the Roman Empire in the city, an earthquake happened . Almost all previous buildings fell to ruins . And the city was rebuilt in the Roman manners . But despite the whole complexity of the situation, one full monument Hellenic architecture still somehow escaped . This is an ancient amphitheater - a favorite attraction of the public .
The ancient amphitheater, like other important sights of Ohrid, is located in the historic part of the city. From its high stands, the surroundings are perfectly visible. But even more impressive landscapes open from the walls of the Ohrid fortress - Samuilovaya firmament. It seems that this quite a pretty fortification building is still ready to protect the city from any enemy.
There are several dozen churches of Orthodox and Muslim architecture in the territory of Ohrid. Almost every church that has survived in the city is an invaluable example of the richest cultural heritage.
There is a spacious archeological site near the coast, the so-called Plaeshnik. The restored church of St. Panteleimon, the most important center of Slavic culture and writing, is here. Within its walls was the first writer among the Macedonian Slavs, there was also an educational center in which the Cyrillic script was taught. In memory of this, a reconstruction of the first Slavic University of Macedonia will soon appear on the territory of Plaeshniki
On the territory of Ohrid there are several dozen churches of Orthodox and Muslim architecture . Almost every church that has survived in the city is an invaluable example of the richest cultural heritage . Wealth of architecture and the skill of the Macedonian painters of the Middle Ages literally have no equal in the world . Among the outstanding sights of Ohrid, the Church of the Blessed Virgin, the monastery C Naum, St. Sophia Church . And among the Islamic shrines worthy of attention are the mosque named after the Prophet Muhammad and the Zeynal Abidin Mosque .
It is worth noting that the tourist infrastructure of Ohrid is excellent. Here you can easily find a suitable restaurant and hotel for prices and quality. And in terms of natural and architectural beauties Ohrid surpasses even the more famous tourist centers.