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
Plaosnik
A hilltop archaeological and monastery site tied to early Slavic literacy, with a restored church and mosaics.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Plaosnik matters
Plaosnik is closely linked to St Clement, an early teacher of Slavic literacy. Excavations here revealed early Christian basilicas with beautiful floor mosaics, and a restored church now stands on the site. It is a calm, shaded stop above the lake.
Talking points
- Linked to early Slavic education and literacy.
- Early Christian mosaics have been uncovered.
- The site is peaceful and shaded.
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