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Ohrid

Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. It has about 56,000 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 has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)". The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant.

Located at 41.1169, 20.8017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former capitals of Bulgaria, Cities in the Republic of Macedonia, Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid, Greek colonies in Illyria

Ohrid Literary School

The Ohrid Literary School was one of the two major cultural centres of the First Bulgarian Empire, along with the Preslav Literary School. The school was established in Ohrid in 886 by Saint Clement of Ohrid on the order of Boris I of Bulgaria simultaneously or shortly after the establishment of the Preslav Literary School. After Clement was ordained bishop of Drembica (Velika) in 893, the position of head of the school was assumed by Naum of Preslav.

Located at 41.1169, 20.8017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bulgarian literature, Medieval Bulgarian literature of Macedonia, 886 establishments, Medieval Ohrid, Kutmichevitsa

Church of St. Sophia, Ohrid

For eponymous churches, see Hagia Sophia (disambiguation). The Church of St. Sophia (Macedonian: Црква Света Софија, Crkva Sveta Sofija) is located in the city of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. The church is one of the most important monuments of Macedonia, housing architecture and art from the Middle Ages. It was built during the Second Macedonian Empire, after the official conversion to Christianity.

Located at 41.1121, 20.7941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in the Republic of Macedonia, Macedonian culture, Ohrid, Medieval churches of Ohrid, Byzantine sacred architecture

Saint Panteleimon, Ohrid

Saint Panteleimon is a monastery in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia situated on Plaošnik. It is attributed to Clement of Ohrid, a disciple of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. Archaeologists have come to believe that the monastery was the site where the first students of the Glagolitic alphabet were taught.

Located at 41.1127, 20.7912 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Macedonian Orthodox Church, Churches in the Republic of Macedonia, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Medieval churches of Ohrid, Byzantine sacred architecture, Mosques converted from churches by the Ottoman Empire

Church of St. John at Kaneo

Saint John the Theologian, Kaneo or simply Saint John at Kaneo is a Macedonian Orthodox church situated on the cliff over Kaneo Beach overlooking Lake Ohrid in the city of Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. The church is attributed to John the Theologian. The construction date of the church remains unknown but documents detailing the church property suggests that it was built before the year 1447.

Located at 41.1111, 20.7887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Macedonian Orthodox Church, Churches in the Republic of Macedonia, Medieval Republic of Macedonia, Byzantine sacred architecture

Ancient Theatre of Ohrid

The Ancient theatre of Ohrid of the Hellenistic period is located in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It was built in 200 BC and is the only Hellenistic-type theatre in the country as the other three in Scupi, Stobi and Heraklea Lynkestis are from Roman times. It is unclear how many people the original theater used to seat, as only the lower section still exists.

Located at 41.1147, 20.7939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid, Ancient-era Republic of Macedonia, Antigonid Macedonia, Culture of Macedon, Ancient Greek theatres

Battle of Vaikal

The Battle of Vaikal occurred in April 1465 in the valley of Vaikal, southeastern Albania. A new Ottoman sanjakbey of the Sanjak of Ohrid, Ballaban Badera (of Albanian origin), was sent by Sultan Mehmed II to inflict heavy losses on the Albanian forces. Skanderbeg had been prepared for the battle and prepared his troops for a plan of action. This worked well until some of Skanderbeg's officers did not follow orders to stop chasing the Ottoman forces and were captured along with their men.

Located at 41.1169, 20.8017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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History of Albania, Battles involving Albania, 1464 in Europe, Conflicts in 1464

Robevi family house

The Robevi House is a famous and historic building in Ohrid, Macedonia. It was built in its current state in 1863–1864 by Todor Petkov from a village Gari near Debar. Today the house is a protected cultural monument under the "Institute for protection of cultural monuments in Ohrid".

Located at 41.1123, 20.7962 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ottoman architecture, Houses in the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid

SRC Biljanini Izvori

SRC Biljanini Izvori (Macedonian: СРЦ "Билјанини извори") is a multi-purpose stadium in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia. It has a seating capacity of 3,000 and is the home ground of FK Ohrid and FK Ohrid Lote. It has also been used by the Macedonian national team for training.

Located at 41.1051, 20.8123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in the Republic of Macedonia

Plaošnik

Plaošnik or simply Plaoš is an archaeological site and holy place in Ohrid, 250 meters below Samuil's Fortress. In the future, the whole complex will have konaks (mansions) as in the time of Saint Clement of Ohrid, together with several surrounding objects.

Located at 41.1127, 20.7912 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid

Battle of Ohrid

The Battle of Ohrid took place on 14 or 15 September 1464 between the Ottoman Empire's forces and Skanderbeg's Albania. A crusade against Sultan Mehmed II had been planned by Pope Pius II with Skanderbeg as one of its main leaders. The battle near Ohrid occurred as a result of an Albanian incursion into Ottoman territory. The Turks stationed in the area were assaulted by Skanderbeg's men and 1,000 Venetian soldiers under Cimarosto.

Located at 41.1169, 20.8017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ohrid, History of Albania, Battles involving Albania, 1464 in Europe, Conflicts in 1464, Battles involving the Ottoman Empire, 15th century in the Ottoman Empire