Ohrid City Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: National Ohrid Museum - Robevci House, Boro Sain 10, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia

Our first stop will be Ohrid's National Museum, situated in the well-preserved 19th century house that once belonged to the Robevi family. Among the exhibited artefacts in the museum is an ancient golden mask and a sculpture of the Egyptian goddess Isis.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Saint Sophia, Naehe See, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Our next stop will be the monumental Church of St. Sophia. Built in the Middle Ages its interior is decorated with impressive frescoes that date back to the 11th, 12th and 13th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Old Town, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Then, we will visit the Ancient Theater. Built in the Hellenistic period, it initially served for musical and theatrical performances but later on, during Roman times, gladiator fights took place here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Holy Mary Perybleptos, Clement's University, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Walking down the cobblestone streets we will arrive at our next stop- the 13th century Holy Virgin Peribleptos Church. Situated in its courtyard is the Icon Gallery. This impressive collection of icons date back from the 11th to the 19th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Gorna Porta, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia

Passing by the Upper Gate we will get to the top of the hill. There, we will stop at the symbol of the city- the Samuel's fortress. It was built by Tsar Samuel on the place of an ancient fortification.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tsar Samuel's Fortress, Braka Miladinovtsi st, Ohrid Republic of North Macedonia

Fortress

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Saint Climent of Ohrid, Kuzman Kapidan, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

Afterwards, we will visit the Church of Saint Clement and Panteleimon, and the archeological excavations of Plaosnik. St. Clement was the founder of Ohrid Literary School, the first Slavonic University that used the Glagolitic alphabet.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Jovan Kaneo, Kaneo Plaosnik Pateka, Ohrid 6000 Republic of North Macedonia

And last but not least, we will stop at probably the most photographed structure in Macedonia. The 13th century Church of St. John at Kaneo is most famous for its picturesque location-situated on a cliff overlooking the lake. From here, we will go back to the City Square and end our tour.

Duration: 15 minutes