Ruins
Heraclea Lyncestis
Bitola, North Macedonia
Ruins of an ancient city founded in the 4th century BC, with a Roman theatre and fine floor mosaics.
National park · North Macedonia · Pelagonia
Pelister National Park
A mountain park above Bitola with rare five-needle pines, glacial lakes known as mountain eyes, and hiking trails.
Paid entry about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Pelister National Park matters
Pelister is a wooded mountain with two small glacial lakes, often called mountain eyes, and rare pines that grow in few other places. Hiking trails lead up from the lower village to the lakes and peaks. In winter there is skiing. A good option for a day of fresh air.
Talking points
- Two small glacial lakes are known as the mountain eyes.
- Rare pine trees grow on its slopes.
- It is a short drive from Bitola.
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