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.
Lake · North Macedonia · Southwestern Region
Lake Ohrid
A very old, very clear mountain lake shared with Albania, with many species found nowhere else.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Lake Ohrid matters
The water is remarkably clear, and the lake is thought to be millions of years old, which allowed many unique species to evolve. Swim from a pebble beach or wooden jetty, take a boat trip, or cycle along the shore. The lake is shared with Albania, and the scenery is lovely at every end.
Talking points
- It is one of the oldest lakes in Europe.
- Many plants and animals here are found nowhere else.
- It is shared between North Macedonia and Albania.
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More in Ohrid
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Church of St Sophia
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A medieval cathedral with some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in the Balkans, also used for concerts.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Monastery of St Naum
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A lakeside monastery near the Albanian border, beside springs that feed Lake Ohrid.
Ruins · UNESCO
Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A Hellenistic theatre set on the hill above the old town, still used for summer performances.
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Plaosnik
Ohrid, North Macedonia
A hilltop archaeological and monastery site tied to early Slavic literacy, with a restored church and mosaics.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.