Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Gemeinde Ohrid

Ohrid Municipality Essentials

Ohrid Municipality, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves centuries of history along the shores of one of Europe’s oldest lakes. This selection features the 13th-century Church of St. John at Kaneo, the 11th-century frescoes of St. Sophia, and the Hellenistic-type Ancient Theatre. Beyond the old town's Ottoman-style architecture, such as the Robev Family House, the list includes the prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement at the Bay of Bones and the Monastery of Saint Naum. Natural landmarks include the Galicica National Park and an 1,100-year-old plane tree.

Ohrid Municipality Essentials — Karte

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

A

St. John Kaneo

A 13th-century Orthodox church situated on a cliff overlooking Lake Ohrid. The building features a combination of Byzantine and Armenian architectural elements and is renowned for its panoramic views.

Thomas Hönicke / CC-BY-SA

B

Church of St. Sophia

Medieval Byzantine church and former patriarchal cathedral dating back to the 11th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its significant collection of frescoes.

C

Monastery of Saint Naum

The Monastery of Saint Naum is a Macedonian Orthodox monastery. It is named after the medieval Bulgarian writer and enlightener Saint Naum…

Rašo / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Plaoshnik

Plaošnik or simply Plaoš is an archaeological site and holy place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, located 250 meters below Samuil's Fortress.

Rašo / CC BY-SA 3.0

E

Samuil's Fortress

Samuel's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Bilgen / CC-BY-SA

F

Ancient Theatre

The Ancient theatre of Ohrid is located in Ohrid, North Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the…

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

G

Bay of Bones

Reconstructed prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement from the Late Bronze and Early Iron Age featuring stilt houses and an archaeological museum. The complex also includes a conserved Roman castrum and facilities for underwater tourism.

H

Robev Family House

This 19th-century residence is a landmark of traditional Ottoman-Macedonian architecture. It currently serves as the National Museum, housing archaeological finds from the Ohrid region and original Robev family artifacts.

I

Old plane tree with a forked trunk

An ancient Oriental plane tree, estimated to be over 800 years old, located in Ohrid's Old Bazaar. It remains a central landmark of the city's historical commercial district.

Kiril Simeonovski / CC BY-SA 4.0

J

St. Stephen

A small 14th-century cave church built into the rock face along the lake shore. It contains preserved medieval frescoes and serves as a unique example of regional rock-cut religious architecture.

K

Galicica

A national park and mountain range separating Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa. It features diverse flora and fauna, including endemic species, and offers hiking trails with views of both lakes.