Lake · UNESCO
Lake Ohrid
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A very old, very clear mountain lake shared with Albania, with many species found nowhere else.
Church, mosque or temple · North Macedonia · Southwestern Region
Church of St John at Kaneo
A small Byzantine-style church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the town's most photographed view.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Church of St John at Kaneo matters
This is the postcard of Ohrid: a little brick church standing on a rocky point with the lake spread out below. Walk down the path from the old town or along the shore, and reach it in a few minutes. Visit late in the day, when the light is warm and the lake is calm.
Talking points
- It stands on a cliff above the water.
- Paths from the old town lead to it.
- Late afternoon light is best.
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