Ohrid, North Macedonia — solo travel guide

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North Macedonia

About Ohrid for Solo Travelers

The Jerusalem of the Balkans — a small, ancient city on Europe's deepest lake, where Byzantine frescoes fill cave churches, Ottoman mosques stand beside Orthodox monasteries, and the crystal-clear lake water offers the finest swimming in the region. Ohrid is one of Europe's most atmospheric UNESCO sites and one of its most affordable summer destinations.

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Language

Macedonian

Currency

MKD

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Lake Ohrid

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Europe's deepest and oldest lake — 300 metres deep, 3 million years old, with 212 endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The crystal-clear water (visibility to 22 metres) is extraordinary; swimming from the wooden piers is one of the most beautiful experiences in the Balkans.

📍Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia

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