marija64
Ohrid is located in the southwestern part of Macedonia. This town is the successor to the ancient city of Lihnidos. It was built before 2400 years. The first inhabitants were Encele, an Illirian tribe and Dasaretae, an ancient Greek tribe.
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This city is a pearl of medieval art and beauty. Since 1979 he is under UNESCO protection. This city is like a time machine – you can for a moment go through the centuries and feel the breath of old times.
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At the end of the 9th century it became the center of the spread of literacy and Christianity among Slovenians. Then the first Slavistic university was founded. Ohrid Lake was created several million years ago and is one of the oldest lakes in the world.
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The city is full of churches. The most famous are: the Church of St. Sophia, St.Naum church, St.Jovan Kaneo Church. Above the town is the fortress of Emperor Samuil. Fortress was built at the end of X and early XI century. Also nearby is Colosseum – Ancient Sports Arena, built by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Ohrid is also widely known for its pearls which are obtained by secret recipe. Only a few families are dealing with these old crafts.
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Once you visit this wonderful city, you have the desire to return there again. I recommend everyone to visit it.
It looks like an amazing place. Your photos are beautiful.
Thank you for this comment.
Water is reflective, so it really amplifies the ambient light
So the divine light sobriquet refers to the religious inclinations of the town, not the actual quality of light?
What a amazing place.
I really love your photos! Keep sharing : )
WOW 🙂 That was amazing
THIS IS A PLACE TO LIVE INDEED . AND I WILL BE THERE SOON.
ah, it looks so beautiful. I need a holiday. I would love to go to Sloevenia and Croatia. My grandparents are from Sevastopol and Ukraine . (great grandparents)
Take advantage of the holiday and visit the beautiful Balkan.
What a beautiful place I would love to go visit there
Wonderful pictures and a beautiful city. Especially the Colosseum.
the pics are really amazing !!
Imagine how all this looks alive !!
Amazing photos of our pearl Ohrid and beautiful article dear
This is a city to visit. Then one can understand why he is called the City of Divine Light. I’ve been there 2 times years ago.
Stunning photos, would love to visit!
Wonderful city, I visited it a few years ago!
Although Ohrid is famous for its pearls, the town is a pearl itself. Beautiful town, indeed 🙂
Ohrid is a wonderful city
Ohrid is a,, Balkan pearl,, A place that must be seen and felt.
Tsk… tsk… tsk… Ohrid seems amazing! Great post, Marija.