About Ohrid
Ohrid
Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. It has about 42,000 inhabitants, making it the seventh largest city in the country. The city is the seat of Ohrid municipality. Ohrid is notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola, and east of Elbasan and Tirana in Albania.
A town of vast history and heritage, it was made a UNESCO heritage site in 1980. Ohrid is without a doubt the jewel in Macedonia's crown. Nestled between high mountains up to 2.800m and Lake Ohrid, it is not only a place of historic magnificence but also of outstanding natural beauty.
Lake Ohrid
The east coast is the most beautiful part of Ohrid Lake. It is part of Galicica National Park and it is protected by UNESCO along with the lake for its natural values. The first part of the east coast is less interesting, the road goes along the lake and is lined with hotels, tourist settlements and organized beaches.
Ohrid Sites to Visit
Churches to visit include: St.Sophia church, St.Bogorodica Perivlepta, St.Jovan Kaneo, St.Pantelejmon � Plaosnik, St.Naum monastery
Other sites to visit: Old Bazaar, Mesokastro Settlement, Kaneo Settlement, Ohrid Fortifications, King Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Ohrid Traditional Architecture, Icon Gallery, Zeynel Pasha Teke
Ohrid Events: Ohrid Summer Festival, Ohrid Swimming Marathon, The Balkan Folklore Festival
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Villa Americano
Address: Jane Sandanski 56 , Ohrid
Description: Established in 1987, the Villa Americano has become one of the most popular places to stay in Ohrid, offering exclusively furnished apartments and delicious food
Hotel Class: Villa Americano is rated as a 5 star hotel.
Hotel Rooms: Villa Americano offers 5 rooms
Pricing: Room prices are ranging from 50 to 75 EUR per night.
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