Ohrid Lake is, from a tourist point of view, the pearl of Macedonia. But the lake itself contains its own pearls, from which many objects are created and it is an attraction that you should not miss in Ohrid.
Ohrid
In fact, when we say we’re going to Ohrid, we first think about the Ohrid Lake which is populated by numerous cafes and sports fields.
If Ohrid is officially a lake, locals and tourists who know the places will tell you that this place has nothing to envy to the seas and their beaches. In fact, Ohrid is a destination that can compete with a large number of beaches in the Balkans. The lake is huge. It is populated by many boats, each as stunning as the next. Many beaches have been created around the lake. Just minutes from the center of the old town, in nature, you will be able to find several small beaches with sun loungers. To get to these beaches, you have to borrow the cobbled streets that are surrounded by many restaurants, pizzerias, bars and pearl jewelry shops. These pearls have made the city of Ohrid famous.
A must-see destination in Ohrid is the fortress of Samuel, built in the 10th century, where you will find an ancient theater, spaces reserved for archaeological excavations and many churches. The largest church is the church of St. Sophia, located in the center of Ohrid. The beauty of this church will delight fans of beautiful architecture. The church has a unique gallery of medieval paintings dating from the 11th to 14th centuries. During the Ohrid Summer Festival, classical and sacred music concerts are held in the church.
Church of St. Sophia in Ohrid
If you visit Ohrid, do not forget to come back with pearl jewelry. The pearl is worked with methods using scales of fish and many artisans will demonstrate their mastery in this art. The prices of these items are really affordable, allowing you to come back with a wonderful memory of Ohrid.