Ohrid
Sign in to saveOhrid ( ) 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 Nat
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Ohrid is a city in North Macedonia situated on Lake Ohrid, known for its historical significance as a major religious and cultural center—it was famous for having 365 churches and has been called the "Jerusalem of the Balkans." The city is an important tourist destination due to its picturesque architecture and monuments, and both the city and lake were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1979 and 1980.
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Place details
- Locality
- Охрид
- Country
- Северна Македонија
- Population
- 42,033
- Timezone
- Europe/Skopje
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Article
22 sectionsContents
- Name
- History
- Antiquity
- Middle Ages
- Ottoman period
- Modern
- Geography and climate
- Demographics
- Cultural Heritage sites
- Archaeological sites
- Christian sites
- Islamic sites
- National Liberation War sites
- Old town architecture
- Transportation
- Sports
- Recurring events
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- References
- Sources
- External links
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.
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