Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Church of St John at Kaneo
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A small Byzantine-style church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the town's most photographed view.
Church, mosque or temple · North Macedonia · Southwestern Region
Church of St Sophia
A medieval cathedral with some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in the Balkans, also used for concerts.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 40 min
For storytellers
Why Church of St Sophia matters
Step inside and your eyes adjust to colourful frescoes covering walls and arches. The church dates to the Middle Ages and has been used as both a church and a mosque over time. Its acoustics are excellent, and concerts are held here during the Ohrid Summer Festival.
Talking points
- Its frescoes are among the finest of the region.
- Concerts take place here in summer.
- It has served different faiths over the centuries.
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