Lake · UNESCO
Lake Ohrid
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A very old, very clear mountain lake shared with Albania, with many species found nowhere else.
Balkans
North Macedonia
A landlocked country of old lakes, Byzantine churches, Ottoman bazaars and mountain parks, with the ancient Lake Ohrid at its heart.
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- Capital
- Skopje
- Languages
- Macedonian, Albanian
- Currency
- Macedonian denar (MKD)
- Best time to go
- May to June and September for pleasant weather; July and August are best for swimming in Lake Ohrid, and winter brings snow to the mountains.
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- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 5
- Ruins 4
- National park 2
- Square 1
- Bridge 1
- Market 1
- Museum 1
- Viewpoint 1
- River or canal 1
- Lake 1
- Neighbourhood 1
- Historic site 1
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