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Ohrid
North Macedonia · SKP
Lakeside churches and Europe's oldest deep lake.
About
Ohrid 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 each 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.
Source: Wikipedia — Ohrid (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- historical · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- nature · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan43°F11d wet
- Feb48°F7d wet
- Mar52°F11d wet
- Apr60°F11d wet
- May67°F13d wet
- Jun77°F9d wet
- Jul83°F5d wet
- Aug82°F7d wet
- Sep74°F8d wet
- Oct64°F7d wet
- Nov55°F11d wet
- Dec47°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
S&S Winery - Wine Tasting Experience in OhridFrom $39 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ohrid cooking classesFrom $76 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Discover Ohrid Old Town Through the Eyes of a LocalFrom $113 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Full-Day Private Best of Ohrid and Lake Ohrid TourFrom $166 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
:Discover Ohrid's Hidden Gems (Shared Goup small)From $18 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ohrid city tour - the best of OhridFrom $178 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Skopje International Airport (SKP), about 72 mi away.
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