cathedral
Church of St. John at Kaneo
A 13th-century Byzantine church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the most photographed viewpoint on the lake, a short walk from Ohrid.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Ohrid
Ohrid, North Macedonia · Europe
About Ohrid
Ohrid works well as a base: 15 minutes from Kosel, 15km from Galičica National Park.
Ohrid is in North Macedonia, with about 42,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kosel, about 7 km away.
Ohrid (Macedonian: Охрид [ˈɔxrit] ) is a city in North Macedonia and is the seat of the Ohrid Municipality. It is the largest city on Lake Ohrid and the eighth-largest city in the country, with it recording a population of over 38,000 inhabitants as of 2021. Ohrid is known for once having 365 churches, one for eachRead more
day of the year, and has been referred to as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola. In 1979 and in 1980, respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Ohrid is one of only 40 sites that are part of UNESCO's World Heritage that are Cultural as well as Natural sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ohrid?
Within an hour or so of Ohrid: Church of St. John at Kaneo (1 km), Samuel's Fortress (1 km), Galičica National Park (15 km), Lin (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Ohrid?
The nearest famous roads are Galičica Pass Road and Albanian Riviera Coastal Road.
Where is Ohrid?
Ohrid is in Ohrid, North Macedonia, about 7 km from Kosel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,033
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- North Macedonia
- Region
- Ohrid
- Timezone
- Europe/Skopje
- Coordinates
- 41.1170, 20.8017
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Worth the detour from Ohrid
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Samuel's Fortress
A restored medieval fortress crowning the hill above Ohrid, offering walls to walk and wide views over the lake and old town.
1 km · about 5 min drive
national park
Galičica National Park
A mountain park on the ridge between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, crossed by a paved road with viewpoints over both lakes at once.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Lin
A fishing village on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ohrid on the Albanian shore, its lanes hung with drying fishnets and vines; a hilltop early-Christian basilica keeps 6th-century floor mosaics. Part of the lake's UNESCO listing.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
Galičica Pass Road
A serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Vevčani Springs
A series of karst springs and waterfalls in a wooded gorge above the village of Vevčani, with walkways and parking at the village edge.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Sveti Naum Monastery
A 10th-century monastery on a headland at the southern end of Lake Ohrid near the Albanian border, with springs, boats and a large car park.
23 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Pelister National Park
North Macedonia's oldest national park featuring ancient Molika pine forests, glacial mountain lakes known as the Eyes of Pelister, and alpine scenery.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Ohrid
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 19 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.
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