Historical Fortifications and Sites
This collection features significant archaeological and defensive structures in Southwest North Macedonia, centered around the UNESCO-listed city of Ohrid. It includes the 10th-century Samuil's Fortress, a well-preserved Hellenistic theatre from 200 BC, and the ruins of the ancient city of Lychnidos. The list also highlights early Christian basilicas, medieval fortifications in Kičevo and Debar, and the religious heritage at Plaoshnik, all set against the backdrop of Lake Ohrid, one of the world's oldest and deepest lakes.
A Monument St. Clement Ohridski
Saint Clement of Ohrid was one of the first medieval Bulgarian saints, scholar, writer, and apostle to the Slavs.
B Samuil's Fortress
Samuel's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, North Macedonia.
C 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…
D Lake Ohrid
Lake Ohrid is a lake which straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern part of North Macedonia and eastern Albania.
E Plaoshnik
Plaošnik or simply Plaoš is an archaeological site and holy place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, located 250 meters below Samuil's Fortress.
Kita Castle
Archaeological site in Kičevo featuring layers from the Hellenistic period through the Middle Ages, once serving as a strategic defensive point.
G Lihnid
Ancient Greek and Roman city that served as the precursor to modern Ohrid, strategically located along the historic Via Egnatia.
Rreshani
Ruins of a medieval fortress located near the town of Debar.
Kale
Archaeological site featuring remains of ancient and medieval fortifications near Kičevo.
Bazilika "Sveti Erazmo"
Early Christian basilica and necropolis from the 4th century, dedicated to Saint Erasmus of Antioch.
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