Join us as we visit Ohrid, North Macedonia - one of Europe's best-kept secrets!
Ohrid is a town in the southwestern part of North Macedonia, lying on the shores of Lake Ohrid. Together they make the most bustling tourist destination in the country.
Ohrid is famous for having 365 churches over the centuries - one for each day of the year - hence why the town is known as the Balkan and European Jerusalem. The entire Ohrid region is protected by UNESCO under the world heritage program.
We entered the country through the Serbian-N. Macedonian border. The only thing we needed to show was the Green card for the car and we were on our way to Ohrid.
A good thing to know is that there are tolls on the road - the prices are not so bad though, varying between 1 and 2 Dollars per toll. We couldn’t find an ATM at the gas station, but luckily they were kind enough to charge our card and give us some cash back (something you don’t often see in other European countries).
After almost 3 hours on the road, we finally reached Ohrid. We checked in at a cozy place in the downtown area, called City Inn, which was going to be our home for the next few days.
The next morning, we decided to take a walk to the waterfront. As we explored the center and the old part of the town, we realized why Ohrid is also known as the Pearl of Macedonia.
One, because of the picturesque views, and two, because of the actual pearls you can find all over the town. (There are several old families that produce the famous Ohrid pearls, but the true authentic technique is a well-kept secret.)
Here, we met Zoran, the programmer we have worked with for the past two years and visited his office.
We ended the day with some card tricks and a delicious dinner with our friends.
On day 2, we visited Samuel’s Fortress. On our hike up, we ran into an amazing ancient amphitheater that was used for festivals and gladiator fights. Today, it's home to the most prestigious summer music, dance, and theatre festival in North Macedonia.
Samuel’s Fortress was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire and 10 centuries later, it’s still standing strong. The view from the top is breathtaking and it only costs 1 Euro to enter (make sure to bring cash).
Within the fortress walls, we found one of the most important archeological sites and holy grounds in N. Macedonia - Plaoshnik.
As we climbed down, we were amazed by the beauty of the lake and had the chance to see the most photographed church in North Macedonia, St. John the Theologian at Kaneo.
Next, we visited the church of St. Sophia, built in the 11th century. This place is of monumental value for Macedonian culture, architecture, and history.
We decided to end the day in the company of our dear friends we met back in 2014 and have some delicious food at a local restaurant.
Ohrid is truly a destination not to be missed. Be sure to add this hidden gem to your European wish list.
Enjoy the video!
2:40 Crossing the Border from Serbia into North Macedonia
3:58 City Inn Hotel Ohrid
4:30 Europe's Most Beautiful Lake
7:23 Top Things to See and Do in Ohrid
8:49 Ohrid Amphitheater
9:15 Samuel’s Fortress Ohrid
11:27 Buying Ohrid Pearls
11:59 Church of St. Clement of Ohrid
13:12 Church of St. John at Kaneo
14:09 Church of Saint Sophia Ohrid
14:55 Traditional Food at Macedonian Restaurant
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9 мар 2021
