Cities

Turkish rule – History of Ohrid

The exact date of Ohrid's fall under the Turkish rule cannot be determined accurately. However, the inscription in the church…

December 10, 2018

Art painting in Ohrid between XI and XIV centuries- History of Ohrid

Church paintings (frescoes) of XI century were made in monumental style, the strongest emphasis given to face expression. Artists were…

February 22, 2019

Early medieval culture in Ohrid – History of Ohrid

During the Turkish rule in Ohrid, many of the Christian churches were converted into mosques. It is estimated that these…

November 12, 2018

Samuel’s Empire – History of Ohrid

The Ohrid Church became a tool of the Byzantine Empire for maintaining their rule over the Macedonians. During the reign…

January 27, 2019

Saint Clement and Saint Naum – History of Ohrid

In the Ohrid region Christianity was inaugurated as the official religion as early as IV century AD. Since the first…

November 8, 2018

Arrival of the Slavs – History of Ohrid

From the beginning of VI century the Slavs started passing the river Danube more frequently devastating and robbing the rich…

November 8, 2018

Monuments of Culture – History of Ohrid

A polyconched church from the early Christian period is located north from the Monastery of St. Clement's compound. Its monumentality,…

March 24, 2021

Lychnidos – History of Ohrid

The contemporary city of Ohrid is a descendant of the antique town of Lychnidos.

February 1, 2019

Strumica – Струмица

Most people believe that Strumica was named after a beautiful young woman named Struma. The Tomb of Struma is located…

February 15, 2019

Stip – Штип

Stip is the largest textile production center in the country; Center of the fashion industry in Macedonia, as well as…

November 20, 2018

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