There are great reasons why famous places are famous, but it often happens that really amazing locations remain largely unknown in a global sense – and that makes them all the more mysterious and attractive. In the end, this is a large and beautiful world, and it calls to us to explore it!
One of those rare magical places is found in a small country in the Balkans and is called Ohrid. A real crown jewel of the small country of North Macedonia, Ohrid is one of the most breathtaking places you can visit in Europe.
The city is located right by the Ohrid Lake, which is one of the oldest lakes in Europe and it is protected by UNESCO. It is small but gorgeous, and offers the visitor a close-up of the really unique and special old Macedonian architecture, which gives you an other-worldly feeling as you navigate through the narrow, cobblestoned streets with beautiful medieval-like houses.
Being a cultural center in the Byzantine period, the city is famous for its large number of Orthodox Christian churches that are unlike any other in the world.
You can also get a majestic view of the whole region from the impressive fortress that rises above the old town.
Finally, the local food will definitely leave you coming back for more!