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
Monastery of St Naum
A lakeside monastery near the Albanian border, beside springs that feed Lake Ohrid.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Monastery of St Naum matters
A short drive south of Ohrid, the monastery stands on a cliff above the water, with peacocks wandering through the courtyard. Just beyond are springs where clear water bubbles up, and you can take a boat ride through them. It is a peaceful half-day trip.
Talking points
- Peacocks roam the courtyard.
- Springs feeding the lake are nearby.
- It is close to the Albanian border.
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